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 6, 2026 17:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Elk Branch wildfire in Perry County, Kentucky was discovered on 2026-11-03 at 18:17. Initial NIFC reports recorded 50 acres with 0% containment at 20:01, rising to 30% containment by 21:44 and 50% containment with 60 acres by 23:44. The fire was fully contained at 100% by 02:28 on 2026-11-04, though a later report on 2026-11-05 noted an increase to 70 acres while remaining 100% contained.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Nov 5, 2026 19:02 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
Reported acreage increased by 20 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements. Recorded containment rose by 100.0 percentage points, from 0.0% (Nov 3, 2026) to 100.0% (Nov 5, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 20:01 | 50 | 0.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 3, 2026 21:44 | 50 | 30.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 3, 2026 23:44 | 60 | 50.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 4, 2026 02:28 | 60 | 100.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 5, 2026 19:02 | 70 | 100.0% | NIFC |
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 20:01 | 50 | 0.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 3, 2026 21:44 | 50 | 30.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 3, 2026 23:44 | 60 | 50.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 4, 2026 02:28 | 60 | 100.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 5, 2026 19:02 | 70 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Hazard. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: HAZ2.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {6184D23B-D171-41FB-A72E-517F16C52F97}
Discovered: Nov 3, 2026
Cause: Arson
Managing Agency: DVF
Coordinates: 37.1885, -83.1703
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The Elk Branch Fire has burned 70 acres as of November 5, 2026.
Yes, the Elk Branch Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Arson.
The Elk Branch Fire is burning in Perry, KY.
The Elk Branch Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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