2026 Wyoming wildfires
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"Wildfire season" in Wyoming typically occurs between June and September, but wildfires can occur as early as April and late as December. Peak time of fire season is normally in July and August. Wildfires in Wyoming are triggered by a dry climate, drought, grasses die and dry out, and times when dry thunderstorms are more common.[1] Humidity levels, dryness of fuel, wind, and temperature also play a crucial role. Forests that have not had wildfires in recent years have more fire fuel, and trees killed by disease and insect infestation quickly dry up and become a prime fuel for wildfires.[2]
List of wildfires
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.
| Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date | Notes | Ref. |
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| Porcupine Creek | Campbell | 2,490 | March 9 | March 10 | Caused evacuations for the town of Wright. | [3] |
| Sandpiper | Converse, Natrona | 6,287 | March 20 | March 21 | [4] | |
| Kane | Big Horn | 1,915 | March 21 | March 29 | [5] |
References
- ↑ "Wildfire". www.tetoncountywy.gov. Teton County. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Risk Factors Associated with Wildfires". www.tetoncountywy.gov. Teton County. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Porcupine Creek Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Sandpiper Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Kane Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
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