West Coal Creek Fire (WY)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Campbell County
- Cause
- Natural
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Campbell County, Wyoming, the active West Coal Creek Fire has consumed 300 acres since it was ignited by natural causes on August 19, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Meanwhile, broader wildfire activity across the country has reached 2,943,064 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Wyoming for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 300 acres — about 1.2 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 2,943,064 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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