Red Canyon Fire 2025

The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 will transfer command to the local unit at 6 pm on 08/27/2025. A Type 4 organization will assume command of the fire.  This will be the final update for the Red Canyon Fire unless fire conditions change.

Any future inquiries for the Red Canyon Fire, please contact: 

BLM, Worland Field Office 

307-347-5100 

https://www.blm.gov/office/worland-field-office 

Hot Springs Co. Emergency Management &  Sheriff’s Department 

307-864-4649 or 307-864-2622 

https://www.hscounty.com/departments/emergency-management 

For information regarding hunting in the area, please contact Wyoming Game and Fish Cody Regional Office: 307-527-7125. 

The lightning caused Red Canyon fire was reported on Wednesday, August 14th east of Thermopolis, WY in Hot Springs County.  The fire is burning on a combination of BLM, state, and private lands.  Extreme weather conditions in light dry fuels heightened fire activity and the Red Canyon Fire grew to over 100,000 acres in 4 days.    

The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the fire on Monday August 18th with full-suppression efforts and public and firefighter safety the highest priorities. 

Containment continued to increase thanks to the hard work of firefighters.  Crews continue to patrol the perimeter of the fire and the majority of suppression repair efforts have been completed. 

The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 would like to sincerely thank our partners, cooperators, and residents for welcoming the team and supporting suppression efforts. Together, we accomplished the mission while maintaining both public and firefighter safety.