"Although the fire remains small, its continued growth and lack of containment highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and potential resource allocation as conditions change."
The Meadow Gate wildfire was discovered on September 14, 2026, at 14:06 local time in Campbell County, Wyoming, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. The fire has grown from 13 acres at 16:00 to 13.9 acres at 16:20, with no containment reported and no personnel or cost information available. The cause remains undetermined. The fire behavior and weather conditions have not been reported, so the situation remains largely unknown beyond the modest acreage increase. The incident continues to be monitored by NIFC with updates every 20 minutes.
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 about local conditions, avoid outdoor activities in high fire risk areas, and be prepared to evacuate if instructed by authorities.
IRWIN ID: {D9697C90-1500-477E-BEC1-B691BCA3CF29}
Discovered: Sep 14, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BLM
Coordinates: 44.4679, -105.8145
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The Meadow Gate Fire has burned 14 acres as of September 14, 2026.
The Meadow Gate Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Meadow Gate Fire is burning in Campbell, WY.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Meadow Gate Fire remains active.
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