Containment increases on Dollar Lake Fire
PINEDALE — The Dollar Lake Fire north of Pinedale is now 63% contained, thanks to the ongoing efforts of some 230 wildland firefighters from Wyoming and beyond.
As of press time Wednesday, the Dollar Lake Fire was 19,487 acres.
Its cause remains undetermined.
Firefighters made contact with the Britt and Croy families last week to let them know they would do everything they could to protect a memorial belonging to Bryan Britt. In a photo update recently sent to the family, a cross, an engraved plaque, and other mementos left for Bryan Britt are unscathed.
Everything surrounding the items is black and charred from the blaze.
Mike Croy told the Pinedale Roundup the families are “very grateful” and extend their “sincere thanks and appreciation to all working the fire.”
About two dozen firefighters are boating across the lower Green River Lake as they work to contain the fire in wilderness and rugged terrain toward Sublette County’s iconic Squaretop Mountain.
Crews are finding success with indirect strategies in the wilderness, particularly in rugged terrain where direct engagement poses increased risk, according to a Tuesday update from the Type 3 Incident Management Team.
Crews are engaged in the northern area of the fire, constructing a shaded fuel break near the outfitter camp, and road repair is underway around the Red Cliff Bible Camp. The chipping operation to reduce suppression debris and rehabilitate roads near Green River Lakes Campground is ongoing and productive.
Recent weather has worked both in favor and against firefighters in Sublette County’s scenic Green River Lakes. This week’s precipitation caused muddy roads and challenging conditions for crews, who have made steady progress. A cold front brought cooler weather to the area, with temperatures dropping below freezing overnight.
All fire divisions reported observing decreases in fire behavior from previous shifts, thanks to higher relative humidity, scattered showers and cooler temperatures.
Drier and warmer conditions were expected to continue through Friday, with active weather returning for the weekend. The fire is burning in timber, including litter and understory, as well as brush. As of press time, it was creeping and smoldering in heavy dead and down logs, with some torching of trees.
This story was published on Sept. 18, 2025.