"Although the fire is relatively small, its active status and lack of containment highlight the need for continued monitoring and potential resource deployment as conditions evolve."
The Maple wildfire was discovered on August 20, 2026, at 10:08 p.m. in Yell County, Arkansas, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. As of the latest update on August 21, the fire has burned 15.31 acres with no containment reported and no specific fire behavior or personnel details available. The cause remains undetermined. The incident has not yet shown significant growth or containment progress, and no evacuation or other emergency actions have been reported.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions change.
IRWIN ID: {A4D1A1E0-49F4-407A-BE5E-2D5A128AEB2B}
Discovered: Aug 20, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 35.0229, -93.5403
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The Maple Fire has burned 15 acres as of August 21, 2026.
The Maple Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Maple Fire is burning in Yell, AR.
No, the Maple Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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