"The fire’s rapid growth from 50 to 57 acres within a few hours highlights a potentially accelerating spread, warranting attention from local authorities and nearby communities."
The Chicken Creek wildfire, located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, was first discovered on September 9, 2026, at 17:24:03. The U.S. Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest update at 23:00:04, the fire has expanded to 57 acres, up from 50 acres reported earlier that day, with no containment yet reported. The cause remains undetermined, and no specific fire behavior or weather conditions have been documented. The incident remains active with no personnel or cost estimates provided.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC · Site: TRNP-NU.
General wildfire safety guidance applies; remain aware of local advisories and avoid the area if possible.
IRWIN ID: {93E2562F-DCE9-471C-9988-0C2C77719E22}
Discovered: Sep 9, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 47.562, -103.769
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The Chicken Creek Fire has burned 57 acres as of September 9, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Chicken Creek Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Chicken Creek Fire is burning in McKenzie, ND.
The Chicken Creek Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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