"Although the Bobo wildfire is relatively small at 26 acres, its active status and lack of containment highlight the need for continued monitoring and potential resource deployment by the USFS."
The Bobo wildfire was discovered on September 9, 2026, near the coordinates 33.6279°N, 85.63997°W in Cleburne County, Alabama. As of the latest update on September 10, 2026, the fire has burned 26 acres and remains active with no containment reported. The cause of the fire is undetermined and the United States Forest Service (USFS) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. No personnel, cost estimates, or fire behavior details have been released, and the fire has not yet been contained. The situation remains evolving, with the fire still actively burning and no containment progress reported in the available timeline entries.
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Gadsden. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local fire conditions, follow any official evacuation orders, and keep a safe distance from the fire perimeter.
IRWIN ID: {32897FC8-A562-4F0E-A477-B9B14AA067C6}
Discovered: Sep 9, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 33.6279, -85.64
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The Bobo Fire has burned 26 acres as of September 10, 2026.
The Bobo Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Bobo Fire is burning in Cleburne, AL.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Bobo Fire remains active.
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