JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - All of the fires started by lightning on Tuesday in the Bridger-Teton National Forest were reported contained on Wednesday by forest officials.
Still burning is the Divide Fire which started August 6th. It has burned a total of 2200 acres.
The fire, burning nine miles east of Pinedale, is being managed as a "wildland fire use fire," according to fire officials.
Wildland fire use fires start naturally and are allowed to burn while they are monitored.
Officials say that these fires help promote healthy forest regeneration, wildlife enhancement and hazardous fuel reduction.
For more information on the Divide Fire, call the Bridger-Teton National Forest at 307-739-5500.
