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Moonshine Fire Active in Wyoming

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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The Moonshine Fire is active in Albany County, Wyoming, in the Laramie Range, approximately 17 miles southwest of Wheatland, according to InciWeb. The fire is burning in timber and brush areas with dense vegetation contributing to increased fire intensity.

The incident is managed by Wyoming State Forestry with strategic objectives focused on firefighter safety, limiting fire spread, and protecting infrastructure. No community evacuations or immediate threats to residences are noted in the report.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wywys-2026-moonshine-fire

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The Moonshine Fire is active in Albany County, Wyoming“The Moonshine Fire is burning in Albany County, Wyoming, in the Laramie Range, roughly 17 miles southwest of Wheatland.”
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The Moonshine Fire is in the Laramie Range“The Moonshine Fire is burning in Albany County, Wyoming, in the Laramie Range, roughly 17 miles southwest of Wheatland.”
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The Moonshine Fire is approximately 17 miles southwest of Wheatland“LOCATION 17 miles southwest of Wheatland, Wyoming Incident Overview Expand Image: [ Full Size ] 2026 Moonshine Fire The Moonshine Fire is burning in Albany County, Wyoming, in the Laramie Range, roughly 17 miles southwest of Wheatland.”
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The Moonshine Fire is burning in timber and brush areas“Primary fuels consist of timber and brush, with areas of dense vegetation and continuous fuels contributing to increased fire intensity where denser fuels occur.”
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The Moonshine Fire is managed by Wyoming State Forestry“null”
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Strategic objectives for the Moonshine Fire include firefighter safety“Strategic Objectives: Provide for firefighter and public safety by managing risk and limiting exposure to hazards where the probability of operational success does not justify the risk.”
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Strategic objectives for the Moonshine Fire include limiting fire spread“Limit fire spread and progression using strategies and tactics with a high probability of success, emphasizing opportunities to use existing roads, natural barriers, previously treated areas, and other effective control features.”
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Strategic objectives for the Moonshine Fire include protecting infrastructure“Protect communities, residences, infrastructure, and other identified values at risk from fire impacts while maintaining appropriate contingency options should fire behavior exceed planned control measures.”
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No community evacuations are noted in the report“null”
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No immediate threats to residences are noted in the report“Protect communities, residences, infrastructure, and other identified values at risk from fire impacts while maintaining appropriate contingency options should fire behavior exceed planned control measures.”