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Casey Creek Sawmill Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 30, 2026 12:57 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Oct 30, 2026 02:59 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

10
Acres
85%
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 30, 2026 13:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Casey Creek Sawmill wildfire was discovered on October 29, 2026, at 22:10 local time in Trigg County, Kentucky, and reported to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) at 12:57:59 on October 30. The fire has burned 10 acres and is currently 85% contained, with containment increasing from 0% at 23:08 on the discovery day to 50% by 01:36 and 85% by 02:59 on October 30. The cause remains undetermined and the incident is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVF). No specific fire behavior or weather conditions were reported, and no evacuation or cost estimates are available.

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

3

First recorded acreage

10 acres

Last recorded acreage

10 acres

Latest available source report: Oct 30, 2026 02:59 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

Reported acreage was unchanged by 0 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements. Recorded containment rose by 85.0 percentage points, from 0.0% (Oct 29, 2026) to 85.0% (Oct 30, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.

Reported changes over time

Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Oct 29, 2026 23:08100.0%NIFC
Oct 30, 2026 01:361050.0%NIFC
Oct 30, 2026 02:591085.0%NIFC
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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Oct 29, 2026 23:08100.0%NIFC
Oct 30, 2026 01:361050.0%NIFC
Oct 30, 2026 02:591085.0%NIFC

Location

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Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {76166DF0-DA50-49E1-B868-63AA6F7C505A}

Discovered: Oct 29, 2026

Cause: Undetermined

Managing Agency: DVF

Coordinates: 36.7439, -87.7466

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Casey Creek Sawmill Fire burned?

The Casey Creek Sawmill Fire has burned 10 acres as of October 30, 2026.

Is the Casey Creek Sawmill Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Casey Creek Sawmill Fire is 85% contained.

What caused the Casey Creek Sawmill Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.

Where is the Casey Creek Sawmill Fire located?

The Casey Creek Sawmill Fire is burning in Trigg, KY.

Is the Casey Creek Sawmill Fire still active?

The Casey Creek Sawmill Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.

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