"The fire’s rapid increase of 54 acres within one hour highlights a potentially aggressive spread, warranting attention from local agencies and the public. The lack of containment data underscores the need for continued monitoring and potential resource deployment."
The Broken Country wildfire, located in Campbell County, Wyoming, was first discovered on September 7, 2026, at 22:21:12. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency, and the cause remains undetermined. By the latest update on September 8, 2026, the fire had expanded from 130 acres to 184 acres, with no official containment percentage reported. Fire behavior, weather conditions, personnel, evacuation status, and estimated cost are not yet available, so the situation remains largely unquantified beyond the observed growth in acreage.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Gillette. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared for rapid changes in fire behavior.
IRWIN ID: {D37DC680-6D13-4023-9DA9-1F5292B8206B}
Discovered: Sep 7, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BLM
Coordinates: 44.4828, -105.9303
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The Broken Country Fire has burned 184 acres as of September 8, 2026.
The Broken Country Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Broken Country Fire is burning in Campbell, WY.
No, the Broken Country Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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