Wyoming Fires

Critical Fire Weather Brings Red Flag Warnings Across Wyoming

Red Flag Warnings are in effect across central, southwest, and southeast Wyoming due to warm temperatures, gusty winds, and low humidity. Existing wildfire activity remains minimal statewide, with crews holding small starts and monitoring contained perimeters. Lighter winds and moderating temperatures will help ease fire weather concerns over the coming days.

Key Fires

• Monk Fire — Located in Park County, firefighters have held the perimeter following initial attack operations on the late-September ignition. Crews continue to monitor the area with no threats or closures reported.
• Cobb Fire — Burning in Carbon County, this newly reported start is being managed by local suppression resources. No evacuations or structural threats are currently in place.

Conditions and Outlook

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across central, southwest, and southeast Wyoming through this evening due to strong gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Conditions will moderate over the next few days as winds ease and temperatures cool slightly, though dry weather will persist across the region. Significant fire potential is expected to remain low statewide through midweek.

Burn Bans and Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management is planning two prescribed burn projects on federal lands between early October and spring 2027.

What Residents Should Do

• Avoid outdoor burning and open flames while Red Flag Warnings are in effect.
• Secure trailer safety chains and avoid parking on dry grass to prevent accidental sparks.
• Dispose of smoking materials safely in designated, fire-resistant containers.