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Weiser Knoll Fire Grows to 8,500+ Acres

Monday, August 10, 2026

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U. S. Wildland Fire Service is responding to the Weiser Knoll Fire, reported August 9 at 2:15 p.m. near Lander, Wyoming. The fire now covers 8,500+ acres and remains 0% contained, per InciWeb data.

A Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service in Riverton remains in effect until 9 p.m. tonight, August 10, due to strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures that can increase fire spread. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wywbd-weiser-knoll-fire

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U. S. Wildland Fire Service is responding to the Weiser Knoll Fire“U.S. Wildland Fire Service wildland firefighters are responding to the Weiser Knoll Fire, which was reported on August 9, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m.”
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The Weiser Knoll Fire was reported on August 9 at 2:15 p.m.“Incident Overview U.S. Wildland Fire Service wildland firefighters are responding to the Weiser Knoll Fire, which was reported on August 9, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m.”
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The Weiser Knoll Fire was reported near Lander, Wyoming“The fire is located 13 miles southeast of Lander, Wyoming.”
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The Weiser Knoll Fire now covers 8,500+ acres“The fire is estimated to be approximately 8,500 or more acres and is 0% contained.”
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The Weiser Knoll Fire remains 0% contained“Percent of Perimeter Contained 0%”
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InciWeb data states the Weiser Knoll Fire remains 0% contained“Percent of Perimeter Contained 0%”
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A Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service in Riverton remains in effect until 9 p.m. tonight“The National Weather Service in Riverton-issued a Red Flag Warning for Fremont County that remains in effect until 9 PM tonight, August 10.”
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The Red Flag Warning is in effect until August 10“The National Weather Service in Riverton-issued a Red Flag Warning for Fremont County that remains in effect until 9 PM tonight, August 10.”
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The Red Flag Warning is due to strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures“A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.”
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The Red Flag Warning can increase fire spread“A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.”
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The cause of the Weiser Knoll Fire is under investigation“The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.”