Kohns Fire (Wyoming)

Burning across 2,700 acres of private land near Gillette, Wyoming, the Kohns Fire has reached 100% containment after 14 days of burning in Campbell County, roughly 20 miles northeast of the city. The incident, managed by a Type 4 IC under a Type 3 Incident designation, grew at an approximate rate of 193 acres per day since its natural ignition on July 27, 2026.

Fire behavior on the landscape of 2.5-foot tall grass was characterized by minimal activity, wind-driven runs, isolated torching, and short-range spotting before crews achieved full containment. A single personnel resource was assigned to the incident, with total suppression costs reaching $50,000.

This activity occurs against a broader backdrop across the country, where 2,761,076 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 50% below the two-decade average. In this region, the typical fire season runs from June to October.