Clearwater 2024

Started: Jul 25 1,966 acre 93% contained Wildfire
Cody, Wyoming, United States
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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.  

148 Days Active
5th By Size 5th-largest wildfire this season in Wyoming
31 mi W From Cody from the fire location
1,966 Acres 2.3x the size of Central Park
93%
Contained +0% in last 24h

Clearwater Live Perimeter Growth

Clearwater Fire Growth History
Clearwater Containment History

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