Upton 1 Fire
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44.1367, -104.6940
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Agency-reported size for Upton 1 Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Recent activity
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.3 ha)
Environment
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Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Upton
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Moorcroft
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Sundance
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Wyoming (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Upton at 4.2 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Upton 1 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WYWEX-000330 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wyoming |
| Location | Weston |
| Latitude | 44.13667 |
| Longitude | -104.69404 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 12:24 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Upton (4.2 mi SE), Moorcroft (15 mi NW), Sundance (24 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 10:23 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Upton 1 Fire is currently reported at approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Upton 1 Fire is located in Wyoming, United States at approximately 44.1367, -104.6940. Nearby towns include Upton (6.7 km SE), Moorcroft (24.8 km NW), Sundance (39.3 km NE).
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 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Upton (4.2 mi SE), Moorcroft (15 mi NW), Sundance (24 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 72°F, 59% humidity, 3 mph from the s.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 52 minutes ago).