Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 7, 2026 09:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Hwy 541 wildfire in Simpson County, MS was discovered on 2026-11-06 at 18:15. A report from NIFC on 2026-11-07 at 09:02 recorded 240 acres burned, 100% containment, and extreme fire behavior. The incident was caused by human activity.
Official source description: 5 Miles SE from Puckett, MS
Extreme
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240 acres
Latest available source report: Nov 7, 2026 09:02 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 09:02 | 240 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Jackson. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 02:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Jackson NCORE.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {699987B0-910A-4530-9A66-3FE66B303DC5}
Discovered: Nov 6, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $72,000
Coordinates: 32.0311, -89.7614
Other wildfires no longer present in our filtered incident feed in MS.
The Hwy 541 Fire has burned 240 acres as of November 7, 2026.
Yes, the Hwy 541 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Hwy 541 Fire is burning in Simpson, MS.
The Hwy 541 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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