Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 5, 2026 20:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Big Bass 2 wildfire was discovered on 2026-10-26 at 13:36:57 and reported by the USFS. Initial NIFC reports on 2026-10-26 show the fire size fluctuating between 20 and 36 acres, with the largest estimate of 36 acres at 15:49:10. No containment percentage or personnel details were provided in the available reports.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Oct 26, 2026 15:49 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
Reported acreage increased by 6 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 14:55 | 30 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Oct 26, 2026 15:15 | 20 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Oct 26, 2026 15:49 | 36 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 14:55 | 30 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Oct 26, 2026 15:15 | 20 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Oct 26, 2026 15:49 | 36 | Not reported | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Central Minnesota. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {2A2AA6AC-90BC-4374-AC88-FA5DF7D83FB1}
Discovered: Oct 26, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 47.002, -94.5924
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The Big Bass 2 Fire has burned 36 acres as of October 26, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Big Bass 2 Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Big Bass 2 Fire is burning in Cass, MN.
The Big Bass 2 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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