Some Dollar Lake Fire evacuations eased as containment improves

Dollar Lake Fire Burning Along Green River Lakes, Within Sight Of Squaretop

Steep, rugged terrain is slowing down progress for the more than 500 personnel fighting the nearly 16,000-acre Dollar Lake Fire about 40 miles north of Pinedale. It’s burning along the Green River Lakes and is within sight of Squaretop Mountain.

Some Dollar Lake Fire evacuations eased as containment improves

PINEDALE, Wyo. — As containment on the Dollar Lake Fire in the Green River Lakes area continues to improve, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced that residents in many previously evacuated communities can return home. In a statement, the sheriff’s office reported that everything south of the forest boundary at the end of State Highway 352 to Black Butte Road has now been reopened. Residents should be prepared to leave agai…