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KIRBY Fire

Wyoming, United States · Updated 23h ago ·nifc-wfigs: 2026-WYHOX-000243
⬜ UNCONTAINED Archive

At a glance

Fire Snapshot

8 ac
Acres Burned
Jul 21
Discovered
Unknown
Cause
8
Nearby Fires

Spatial & trend

Map & Growth

Map

43.8158, -108.1978

Out of Control Being Held Under Control

Growth Trend

8 acres Stable

Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.

Environment

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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Smoke

Density
light
Air Quality
Plume
Detection
Active

Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.

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Recent activity

Timeline

  1. Fire discovery / ignition reported
  2. Status: Uncontained
  3. Size reported at approximately 8 acres (3.3 ha)

Context

Nearby & Resources

Fires Nearby
8
within range
Road Closures
0
near this fire
Nearby Communities
within ~50 km
Air Quality
Fair
light smoke
Lightning
Map
live strikes →
Smoke Plumes
light
in area

Insight

Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameKIRBY
Agency Fire ID2026-WYHOX-000243
CountryUnited States
Province / StateWyoming
Location
Latitude43.81581
Longitude-108.19781
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026, 4:05 PM PDT
Current StatusUncontained
TrackingArchive — no longer in live feed
Acres Burned8 ac
Containment %
CauseUndetermined
Personnel
Resources
Estimated cost
Fuel
Managing unit
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Discovery DateJul 21, 2026, 1:53 PM PDT
Fire TypeOC
Data Sourcenifc-wfigs

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the current size of this fire?

The last recorded size of the KIRBY Fire was approximately 8 acres (3 hectares).

Where is this fire located?

The KIRBY Fire is located in Wyoming, United States at approximately 43.8158, -108.1978.

Is this fire contained?

Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.

When was it discovered?

Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.

Is smoke affecting nearby communities?

Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (light density).

What towns are near this fire?

No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.

How many nearby fires are active?

There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.

What are current weather conditions?

Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.

Is this fire still actively tracked?

This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 23 hours ago).