The Dollar Lake Fire continues to burn in the Bridger Teton National Forest, now at an estimated 19,470 acres. Recent moisture over the Dollar Lake Fire has also helped to moderate fire behavior, the fire is now 63% contained.

Crews, however, are now adjusting tactics to fight this fire based on several critical factors, including the extremely high risk to firefighters' safety.

The edges of this fire are in steep, mostly inaccessible terrain that would require ropes and climbing gear to reach. If someone were to get injured, medical extraction times are estimated at six to eight hours.

Also, the area is full of dead trees that pose significant hazards to personnel on the ground. Aircraft would be heavily relied upon for support in this terrain, increasing exposure and risk to pilots.

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