"This incident is notable for its swift containment—achieving 100% containment within 20 minutes of the initial report—despite burning over 500 acres. The rapid suppression demonstrates effective coordination and resource allocation by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service."
The Gray wildfire, located 19 miles west of Hackberry in Cameron County, Louisiana, was discovered on September 12, 2026, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. As of the latest update on September 16, the fire has burned 555 acres and reached 100% containment, with minimal fire behavior reported. The incident began with an undetermined cause and has seen no change in acreage between the initial report and the containment update, indicating rapid suppression. The fire’s containment status reflects effective resource deployment, though specific personnel numbers are not provided.
Official source description: 19 Miles W from Hackberry, LA
Minimal
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Lake Charles. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently contained with minimal behavior; however, general wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {B99BFE9B-0051-401C-92A1-D8BD91898174}
Discovered: Sep 12, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFWS
Est. Cost to Date: $10,000
Coordinates: 29.9581, -93.695
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The Gray Fire has burned 555 acres as of September 16, 2026.
Yes, the Gray Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Gray Fire is burning in Cameron, LA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Gray Fire remains active.
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