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Tracked IncidentKY

555 Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Nov 6, 2026 15:12 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Oct 30, 2026 22:21 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

10
Acres
100%
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Nov 6, 2026 15:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The 555 Fire was discovered on 2026-10-30 at 00:10:00 in Washington County, Kentucky. The National Interagency Fire Center reported the fire at 10 acres with 0% containment at 17:13:46 on the same day, and by 22:21:39 the fire was reported as 100% contained. No personnel, fire behavior, weather, or evacuation details were provided in the reports.

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

2

First recorded acreage

10 acres

Last recorded acreage

10 acres

Latest available source report: Oct 30, 2026 22:21 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

Reported acreage was unchanged by 0 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements. Recorded containment rose by 100.0 percentage points, from 0.0% (Oct 30, 2026) to 100.0% (Oct 30, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.

Reported changes over time

Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Oct 30, 2026 17:13100.0%NIFC
Oct 30, 2026 22:2110100.0%NIFC
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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Oct 30, 2026 17:13100.0%NIFC
Oct 30, 2026 22:2110100.0%NIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

35
Good
AQI · PM2.5

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: NICHVILL.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {4518E516-F0C2-4AC8-BCCF-4276ED397A13}

Discovered: Oct 30, 2026

Cause: Undetermined

Managing Agency: DVF

Coordinates: 37.8874, -85.1486

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the 555 Fire burned?

The 555 Fire has burned 10 acres as of October 30, 2026.

Is the 555 Fire contained?

Yes, the 555 Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the 555 Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.

Where is the 555 Fire located?

The 555 Fire is burning in Washington, KY.

Is the 555 Fire still active?

The 555 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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