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KEMMERER A fire burning in the Shale Creek Drainage between Indian Creek and Commissary Ridge was discovered yesterday afternoon and air tankers are being used to slow down the fire.
The Shale Creek Fire was spotted by local resources while conducting a patrol yesterday, July 16, at approximately 2:20 p.m.
Additional Teton Interagency Fire resources were immediately dispatched to the report. Upon arrival, the fire behavior was described as group torching, running, and spotting. The fire is burning in the Shale Creek Drainage between Indian Creek and Commissary Ridge approximately a half mile from Little Bear Trail and two miles north of FS 10155 road, according to a press release. Bridger-Teton National Forest Officials are evaluating an area closure, until one is put in place they are asking the public to stay out of the area to allow fire personal and aircraft to work safely.
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