"The Bog wildfire has expanded rapidly, nearly doubling its size within 24 hours, which highlights the potential for quick growth in natural fires in this region. The lack of containment and limited information underscores the need for continued monitoring and potential resource allocation."
The Bog wildfire was discovered on September 14, 2026, in Iron County, Wisconsin, at latitude 46.1323 and longitude -89.9681. The incident is caused by natural factors and is under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Over the first two days of the fire, the area burned grew from 54.6 acres to 94 acres, with the most recent report on September 15 indicating 94 acres burned. No official containment percentage, personnel deployment, fire behavior, weather conditions, evacuation actions, or cost estimates have been released. The fire remains active with no containment reported as of the latest update.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: Northwoods West. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared for rapid changes in fire behavior.
IRWIN ID: {5F2CC625-5F19-45D5-86D6-110DBF3448BE}
Discovered: Sep 14, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: DNR
Coordinates: 46.1323, -89.9681
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The Bog Fire has burned 94 acres as of September 15, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Bog Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Bog Fire is burning in Iron, WI.
The Bog Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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