"This fire is notable for its rapid initial spread to 50 acres within the same day of discovery, highlighting the need for prompt monitoring and potential resource deployment."
The Deer Creek wildfire, located in Dunn County, North Dakota, was first discovered on September 8, 2026, at 01:00 local time. As of the latest update at 14:40, the fire has burned approximately 50 acres and remains uncontained, with no containment percentage reported. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined, and no specific jurisdictional agency has been identified. No personnel, cost estimates, or fire behavior details have been provided, indicating that the incident is still in its early stages. The situation remains active, with the fire’s status and potential for growth pending further updates.
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IRWIN ID: {83309357-BFD4-4673-9DDD-8779B91B30AF}
Discovered: Sep 8, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 47.4308, -103.0798
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The Deer Creek Fire has burned 50 acres as of September 8, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Deer Creek Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Deer Creek Fire is burning in Dunn, ND.
The Deer Creek Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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