Clearwater 2024
Clearwater is the 5th-largest wildfire this season in Wyoming, burning 31 miles west of Cody.
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Summary
The Clearwater Fire started on Friday, July 19th, 2024, in the early afternoon and was caused by lightning, the fire is in the vicinity of the Elk Fork drainage. Due to heavy fuels in steep, inaccessible terrain, the fire is likely to burn and smolder for some time in conifer forest, brush, and dead and down logs even if cooler temperatures and precipitation prevail.
Closures
All closures have been lifted.
Additional Information
Fire activity remains high throughout the western U.S. and Canada, resulting in widespread smoke. Use the Air Now link to check air quality conditions; click here to view an overview map of fire activity.