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Automated summary generated: Aug 9, 2026 21:27 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The SR - Buffalo wildfire is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, approximately 32 miles east of Sheridan. The fire is estimated to be 1200 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire's cause is currently undetermined. The fire behavior has been minimal, with no spotting or running reported initially, but later updated to include these behaviors. The fire was discovered on July 26, 2026, and the jurisdictional agency is currently unknown.
Official source description: 32 Miles E from Sheridan, WY
Minimal; Running; Spotting
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {85732E71-7502-4680-8FD5-93AF9BB764C8}
Discovered: Jul 26, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 44.7927, -106.3202
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The SR - Buffalo Fire has burned 1,200 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the SR - Buffalo Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The SR - Buffalo Fire is burning in Sheridan, WY.
The SR - Buffalo Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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