Image: Pioneer Fire and Maple Fire burning still
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 07:31
in Earth & Climate
The Pioneer Fire in Idaho and the Maple Fire in Wyoming, just outside of Yellowstone, are both still burning. The Pioneer Fire has been burning for almost two months now and has burned 185,895 acres to date. It is 56% contained at present. The weather is predicted to cool down with a cold front to move over the fire area late today (Sept. 12). Fire officials are looking forward to a decrease in the fire activity with the cooler temperatures and west/northwest wind. In spite of this firefighters are cognizant it will take a few days for the fuel moisture to recover to levels prior to the drying trend. Smoke is expected to remain in the area as interior fuels continue to burn.