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Automated summary generated: Aug 9, 2026 21:12 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Leg wildfire is located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, approximately 33.323139441895Β° N, 81.576553361262Β° W. The fire is reported to be 316 acres in size, with 100% containment as of August 7, 2026. The fire was discovered on July 11, 2026, and is believed to be of natural cause. The fire behavior is described as moderate, with backing and creeping observed. The fire is being managed by an unknown jurisdictional agency.
Official source description: 8 Miles SE from New Ellenton, SC
Moderate; Backing; Creeping
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {E6FD08E0-CD21-4526-A4F5-F9D49C892B0E}
Discovered: Jul 11, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $5,000
Coordinates: 33.3231, -81.5766
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The Leg Fire has burned 316 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Leg Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Leg Fire is burning in Barnwell, SC.
The Leg Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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