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Automated summary generated: Oct 10, 2026 21:16 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Horse Island wildfire, located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, was first discovered on July 18, 2026, and is currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service. As of the latest NIFC report on August 7, 2026, the fire has burned 1,012 acres and is 100% contained, with minimal fire behavior and windβdriven smoldering activity. The incident was initially reported on August 6, 2026, with the same acreage and containment status, and 6 personnel were assigned. The estimated cost of the operation is $803,284. The fireβs containment has remained steady since the first report, indicating effective suppression efforts.
Official source description: 2 Miles W from Shullerville, SC
Minimal; Smoldering; Wind Driven Runs
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {007DE4E9-3766-47AA-92C5-BB86F0C3FCE2}
Discovered: Jul 18, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $803,284
Coordinates: 33.1889, -79.6625
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The Horse Island Fire has burned 1,012 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Horse Island Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Horse Island Fire is burning in Berkeley, SC.
The Horse Island Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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