Horsetooth Fire, Wyoming
Horsetooth burned in Wyoming, United States, reaching about 168 acres (68 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Moderate.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 168 acres (68.0 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 99 acres (40.1 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
42.5241, -104.8086
Current Situation
Horsetooth burned in Wyoming, United States, reaching about 168 acres (68 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Moderate.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 31 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 180 km.
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Agency-reported size for Horsetooth Fire, Wyoming · 6 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Wyoming (currently ranked #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Horsetooth |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WYPLX-000325 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wyoming |
| Location | Glendo, Platte |
| Latitude | 42.52412 |
| Longitude | -104.80856 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 8:25 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 168 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 49 |
| Estimated cost | $100,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 3:57 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 Horsetooth Fire was approximately 168 acres (68 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Horsetooth Fire is located in Wyoming, United States at approximately 42.5241, -104.8086.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
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?
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 31 hours ago).