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Automated summary generated: Oct 25, 2026 14:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Gum Swamp Road wildfire was discovered on 2026-10-24 at 18:27 and reported by NIFC on 2026-10-25 at 13:46. The fire, located in Columbus County, North Carolina at latitude 34.3481 and longitude -78.3947, burned 14 acres and was 100% contained by the time of the report. The cause is listed as human. Three personnel were involved, and the fire behavior was minimal. The incident incurred an estimated cost of $1,500.
Official source description: 2 Miles N from Bolton, NC
Minimal
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14 acres
Latest available source report: Oct 25, 2026 13:46 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.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 13:46 | 14 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: Columbus County. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: CASTLE H.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {4996A4BB-A28B-43FA-BFF4-B09766C59785}
Discovered: Oct 24, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $1,500
Coordinates: 34.3481, -78.3947
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The Gum Swamp Road Fire has burned 14 acres as of October 25, 2026.
Yes, the Gum Swamp Road Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Gum Swamp Road Fire is burning in Columbus, NC.
The Gum Swamp Road Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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