"This fire is notable for its swift containment—100% containment within a few hours of discovery—despite covering a substantial 120 acres. The rapid response and minimal fire behavior highlight effective firefighting resources and coordination."
The Lindsey Rd and Horeshoe Bend Rd wildfire, located in Itawamba County, Mississippi, was discovered on September 3, 2026, at 21:15. By the first official update on September 4, 2026, the fire had burned 120 acres and was 100% contained, with minimal fire behavior reported. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency is listed. The incident has not shown any growth or containment changes since the initial report, indicating a rapid and complete containment effort.
Official source description: 3 Miles NE from Riggins, MS
Minimal
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IRWIN ID: {CF8D71F3-A74B-4B0F-8D1D-9CF6E0C51136}
Discovered: Sep 3, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $360,000
Coordinates: 34.09, -88.2292
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The Lindsey Rd and Horeshoe Bend Rd Fire has burned 120 acres as of September 4, 2026.
Yes, the Lindsey Rd and Horeshoe Bend Rd Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Lindsey Rd and Horeshoe Bend Rd Fire is burning in Itawamba, MS.
The Lindsey Rd and Horeshoe Bend Rd Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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