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Automated summary generated: Sep 17, 2026 21:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Jumping Branch wildfire, located 4 miles northwest of Marion in McDowell County, North Carolina, was discovered on March 29, 2026. As of the latest update on September 17, 2026, the fire has burned 420 acres and is 100% contained, with minimal fire behavior reported. The incident remains active but has been fully contained, and the cause is still undetermined. The jurisdictional agency is not listed, and only two personnel were involved in the containment effort. The estimated cost to date is $420,000.
Official source description: 4 Miles NW from Marion, NC
Minimal
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Latest available source report: Sep 17, 2026 21:00 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
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| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 21:00 | 420 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {071420E7-D578-45AD-9A4A-9BCFB0AECA3F}
Discovered: Mar 29, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Est. Cost to Date: $420,000
Coordinates: 35.7317, -82.1318
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The Jumping Branch Fire has burned 420 acres as of September 17, 2026.
Yes, the Jumping Branch Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Jumping Branch Fire is burning in McDowell, NC.
The Jumping Branch Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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