"The fire’s rapid containment—within less than 24 hours—highlights effective incident management and the importance of early detection, especially given its origin from debris and open burning."
The Bradley - Ladd Springs Road Southeast wildfire, located in Bradley County, Tennessee, was discovered on September 13, 2026, at 19:48 local time. Initial reports from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) indicated the fire had burned 20 acres with no containment. By 23:00 that same day, the reported size had decreased to 10.67 acres and the fire was fully contained at 100%. A subsequent update at 12:00 on September 14 confirmed the 10.67‑acre size and noted moderate fire behavior, though containment remained complete. The incident is managed by the Department of Volunteer Fire (DVF) and was caused by debris and open burning.
Moderate
With the fire fully contained and exhibiting moderate behavior, general wildfire safety precautions remain advised, including staying informed about local conditions and avoiding open burning during dry periods.
IRWIN ID: {9F3DD8E8-DE5E-4EF4-B828-72B89BEC58A1}
Discovered: Sep 13, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: DVF
Coordinates: 35.0592, -84.7689
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The Bradley - Ladd Springs Road Southeast Fire has burned 11 acres as of September 14, 2026.
Yes, the Bradley - Ladd Springs Road Southeast Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Bradley - Ladd Springs Road Southeast Fire is burning in Bradley, TN.
No, the Bradley - Ladd Springs Road Southeast Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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