Fish Creek Fire, Wyoming
The Fish Creek Fire was a wildfire in Wyoming, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 17 acres (7 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 17 acres (6.9 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
41.0246, -105.5692
Current Situation
The Fish Creek Fire was a wildfire in Wyoming, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 17 acres (7 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 days ago.
Nearby communities include Laramie (31.9 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 196 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Fish Creek Fire, Wyoming · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Laramie
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Wyoming (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Fish Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WYALX-000316 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wyoming |
| Location | Albany |
| Latitude | 41.02462 |
| Longitude | -105.56923 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 10:26 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 17 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Laramie (20 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 6:44 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Fish Creek Fire was approximately 17 acres (7 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Fish Creek Fire is located in Wyoming, United States at approximately 41.0246, -105.5692. Nearby towns include Laramie (31.9 km N).
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 2026-07-22.
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 Laramie (20 mi N).
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 4 days ago).