The Horse Fire is now at 70 percent containment as of July 6, and sitting at 2,797, according to the most recent update from the U.S. Forest Service-Bridger-Teton National Forest. There are currently 69 personnel on the scene addressing the fire.
In the South Horse Creek Drainage, rehabilitation efforts are steadily underway along the heel of the fire, where crews are restoring trails to their pre-fire condition and repairing impacted terrain. Crews focused on locating and addressing heat sources around Prospect Ridge that were identified through infrared flight mapping, proactively working to prevent potential fire spread beyond the established perimeter.
Over the past seven days, the East Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, that encompasses the Big Piney and Pinedale areas, was hit by 2,831 lightning strikes across the forest landscape. Fire crews remain vigilant, patrolling for any new ignitions and are prepared to initiate suppression as needed. Lightning can leave behind smoldering pockets that may develop into wildfires days after the initial strike.
Prospect Peak Lookout Tower will remain protected with fire-resistant wrap throughout the remainder of the 2025 fire season, ensuring continued safety and preservation.
