Upton 2 Fire, Wyoming
Agency feeds show the Upton 2 Fire burning in Wyoming, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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44.1447, -104.7071
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Upton 2 Fire burning in Wyoming, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 40 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Upton (8.1 km SE), Moorcroft (23.4 km NW), Sundance (39.3 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 103 km.
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Environment
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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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 5 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Upton 2 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WYWEX-000331 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wyoming |
| Location | Weston |
| Latitude | 44.14471 |
| Longitude | -104.70709 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 5:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Upton (5 mi SE), Moorcroft (15 mi NW), Sundance (24 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Upton 2 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Upton 2 Fire is located in Wyoming, United States at approximately 44.1447, -104.7071. Nearby towns include Upton (8.1 km SE), Moorcroft (23.4 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 (5 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?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 40 minutes ago).