"This incident is notable for its early stage of growth, having reached 20 acres within a few months of discovery, and for the lack of containment or resource deployment details, indicating a need for monitoring as conditions could change."
The IUA Fifteen Range Six Mile 5 wildfire, located in Vernon County, Louisiana, was discovered on April 9, 2026, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the US Forest Service. As of the latest update on August 25, 2026, the fire has burned 20 acres with no containment reported. The cause remains undetermined, and no personnel or cost estimates have been released. The fire behavior and weather conditions are not documented, so the situation remains largely unknown beyond the initial acreage.
General wildfire safety guidance applies; stay informed through official channels and avoid the area if advised.
IRWIN ID: {7E82769E-A728-4C73-8982-0AC574D33D71}
Discovered: Apr 9, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 31.0188, -93.0149
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The IUA Fifteen Range Six Mile 5 Fire has burned 20 acres as of August 25, 2026.
The IUA Fifteen Range Six Mile 5 Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The IUA Fifteen Range Six Mile 5 Fire is burning in Vernon, LA.
No, the IUA Fifteen Range Six Mile 5 Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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