2026 Moonshine Fire Active 2026

Started: Sep 7 2,000 acre 0% contained Wildfire
Near Wheatland · Platte County, Wyoming
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Moonshine Fire is the largest active wildfire in Wyoming, burning 16 miles west of Wheatland and has spread east toward Wheatland.

Latest update

The 2026 Moonshine Fire is burning in Albany County, Wyoming, in the Laramie Range, roughly 17 miles southwest of Wheatland. It is currently burning in timber that is difficult to access. As the firefighting efforts continue, additional firefighting crews and aircraft are being ordered to assist with the response.

A Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team has arrived and is taking over coordination of the fire. The team will work with the firefighters and local departments already responding to the incident, as well as stakeholders.
Please note that the power from Wheatland Rural Electric Association is out until further notice to assist with firefighter safety.

3 Days Active
#1 By Size Largest active wildfire in Wyoming
16 mi W From Wheatland to the fire perimeter
2,000 Acres 1.7x the size of Lincoln Park
E Spreading East toward Wheatland
0%
Contained +0% since previous report
128 Personnel $2M spent $1K/acre

2026 Moonshine Fire Live Perimeter Growth

2026 Moonshine Fire Fire Growth History
2026 Moonshine Fire Containment History

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Places Near 2026 Moonshine Fire

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