Timber Fire Operational Update: 25,419 Acres, 27% Contained

An operational update for the Timber Fire on September 12, 2026, reports the wildfire has burned 25,419 acres and is 27% contained. A total of 1,703 firefighters are assigned to the incident. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) also indicates a National Preparedness Level 3, with 58 large fires being managed nationwide. Dry and breezy conditions with wind gusts up to 40-50 mph and low humidity are contributing to elevated fire danger in parts of Wyoming, the Great Basin, and the Four Corners region.