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 2, 2026 18:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Cherry Plain wildfire, located in Rensselaer County, New York, was first discovered on October 25, 2026, and is currently managed by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). By the latest update on November 2, the fire has burned 251 acres and is 99% contained, with minimal fire behavior described as smoldering and uphill runs. The incident began with 198 acres reported on October 27, grew to 250 acres by the evening of that day, and then stabilized around 251 acres as containment increased from 50% to 99% over the course of a week. Personnel peaked at 132 on October 27 and have since been reduced to 2, reflecting the transition to a minimal fire behavior phase. The estimated cost remains at $20,000 throughout the timeline.
Official source description: 2 Miles E from cherry plain rd/rt22 intersection, NY
Minimal; Smoldering; Uphill Runs
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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198 acres
251 acres
Latest available source report: Nov 2, 2026 18:28 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
Reported acreage increased by 53 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements. Recorded containment rose by 49.0 percentage points, from 50.0% (Oct 27, 2026) to 99.0% (Nov 2, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 18:34 | 198 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Oct 27, 2026 18:55 | 198 | 50.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 27, 2026 20:18 | 250 | 70.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 27, 2026 20:59 | 198 | 70.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 28, 2026 21:09 | 251 | 99.0% | NIFC |
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 18:34 | 198 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Oct 27, 2026 18:55 | 198 | 50.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 27, 2026 20:18 | 250 | 70.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 27, 2026 20:59 | 198 | 70.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 28, 2026 21:09 | 251 | 99.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 2, 2026 18:28 | 251 | 99.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Upper Hudson Valley Region. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Stillwater.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {BC57E87F-C0D0-42A9-8726-FAC7FA75468D}
Discovered: Oct 25, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: DEC
Est. Cost to Date: $20,000
Coordinates: 42.6415, -73.3051
The Cherry Plain Fire has burned 251 acres as of November 2, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Cherry Plain Fire is 99% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Cherry Plain Fire is burning in Rensselaer, NY.
The Cherry Plain Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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