"This fire is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within six days—despite burning over 120 acres in a populated region. The swift response and minimal behavior highlight effective firefighting efforts in the area."
The Franklin Bend wildfire, located 19 miles north of Parrish in Walker County, Alabama, was discovered on September 8, 2026, and has burned 120 acres. The fire is currently minimal in behavior and has reached 100% containment as of September 14, 2026. The incident was initially reported with 70% containment and minimal behavior, and over the course of six days the fire remained the same size while containment increased to full control. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency is listed.
Official source description: 19 Miles N from PARRISH, AL
Minimal
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IRWIN ID: {2F9874F5-E5F6-4175-AC20-F865C5307338}
Discovered: Sep 8, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $1,500
Coordinates: 33.6428, -87.225
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The FRANKLIN BEND Fire has burned 120 acres as of September 14, 2026.
Yes, the FRANKLIN BEND Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The FRANKLIN BEND Fire is burning in Walker, AL.
The FRANKLIN BEND Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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