"This incident is notable for its rapid initial growth within a few hours of detection and the involvement of federal land management resources. The lack of containment data highlights the need for continued monitoring and potential resource allocation."
The EAST FORK wildfire, located in Fremont County, Wyoming, was discovered on August 27, 2026, at 22:54 UTC. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest update on August 28, 2026, the fire has burned approximately 16.28 acres, with no official containment percentage reported. The fire’s cause remains undetermined. Over the course of the day, the fire grew from 10 acres at 01:00 UTC to 17 acres at 05:00 UTC, then slightly decreased to 16.28 acres by 16:00 UTC, indicating a modest change in size but no reported containment progress.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Riverton. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
IRWIN ID: {CAF0F52A-D4D7-419F-9EE7-99F7A38AC1DA}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Coordinates: 43.4039, -107.8656
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The EAST FORK Fire has burned 16 acres as of August 28, 2026.
The EAST FORK Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The EAST FORK Fire is burning in Fremont, WY.
No, the EAST FORK Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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