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Flat Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Not reported
Last recorded incident change
Sep 22, 2026 18:20 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

134
Acres
100%
Contained
52
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Sep 22, 2026 18:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Flat wildfire, located in Navajo County, Arizona, was discovered on June 20, 2026, and is currently contained at 100% with 134 acres burned. The fire, caused by natural factors, is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). As of the latest update on September 22, 2026, the fire behavior is minimal, smoldering, creeping, and backing, with 52 personnel on the scene and an estimated cost of $4,321,977. The incident has progressed from discovery to full containment without further growth, indicating effective suppression efforts.

Official source description: 9 Miles SW from Heber, AZ

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping; Backing

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

1

First recorded acreage

134 acres

Last recorded acreage

134 acres

Latest available source report: Sep 22, 2026 18:20 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.

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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Sep 22, 2026 18:20134100.0%NIFC

Location

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Public Safety & Travel

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IRWIN ID: {31E8AB87-2D1E-4805-BA9B-1CF311A98BD1}

Discovered: Jun 20, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: BIA

Est. Cost to Date: $4,321,977

Coordinates: 34.2583, -110.6945

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Flat Fire burned?

The Flat Fire has burned 134 acres as of September 22, 2026.

Is the Flat Fire contained?

Yes, the Flat Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Flat Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Flat Fire located?

The Flat Fire is burning in Navajo, AZ.

Is the Flat Fire still active?

The Flat Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.

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