"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed, with 9 personnel and an estimated cost of $0."
The Sandpiper wildfire is located in Natrona County, Wyoming, approximately 14 miles east of Casper. The fire, caused by human activity, has burned 6287 acres and is currently 100% contained. The fire behavior has been minimal, creeping, and running. The fire was discovered on March 20, 2026, and the jurisdictional agency is the Bureau of Land Management. The situation has remained stable with no growth in size and no change in containment.
Official source description: 14 Miles E from Casper, WY
Minimal; Creeping; Running
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently 100% contained and the behavior is minimal.
IRWIN ID: {CDCA66E2-2F1A-43A1-B645-4B170EE333AE}
Discovered: Mar 20, 2026
Cause: Human
Managing Agency: BLM
Coordinates: 42.9076, -106.1466
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The Sandpiper Fire has burned 6,287 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Sandpiper Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Sandpiper Fire is burning in Natrona, WY.
No, the Sandpiper Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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