"This fire is notable due to its moderate fire behavior and the resources committed, including 6 personnel and an estimated cost of $5000."
The Gone Away Road wildfire is located in Richmond County, North Carolina, approximately 1 mile south of Camp Mackall. The fire, discovered on August 7, 2026, at 23:15, has burned 209 acres and is currently 100% contained. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. The fire behavior is moderate, and the jurisdictional agency is currently unknown. The situation has evolved with the fire being fully contained on August 8, 2026.
Official source description: 1 Miles S from Camp Mackall, NC
Moderate
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently fully contained and under control.
IRWIN ID: {4E5EA8B9-DC67-4022-8B48-4F1E678E9496}
Discovered: Aug 7, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $5,000
Coordinates: 34.9743, -79.662
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The Gone Away Road Fire has burned 209 acres as of August 8, 2026.
Yes, the Gone Away Road Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Gone Away Road Fire is burning in Richmond, NC.
No, the Gone Away Road Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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