Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Oct 28, 2026 20:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Klondike wildfire was discovered on October 26, 2026, at 17:42:23 in Bennington County, Vermont, near latitude 42.7691 and longitude -73.1266. The United States Forest Service (USFS) is the jurisdictional agency, and the fire was caused by human activity. As of the latest report from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) at 21:32:53 on the same day, the fire had burned 31 acres with no containment reported. No additional fire behavior, weather conditions, or evacuation information were provided, and the incident remains in the early stages of development.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Oct 26, 2026 21:32 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 26, 2026 21:32 | 31 | Not reported | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Bennington. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Bennington.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {DB7D0CEE-5A21-4A7C-A444-14296486BF5C}
Discovered: Oct 26, 2026
Cause: Human
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 42.7691, -73.1266
The Klondike Fire has burned 31 acres as of October 26, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Klondike Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Klondike Fire is burning in Bennington, VT.
The Klondike Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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