Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 5, 2026 16:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Moffett wildfire in Forrest County, Mississippi, was discovered on 2026-10-26 at 20:38:47. The U.S. Forest Service reported the fire on 2026-11-05 at 15:38:34. A National Interagency Fire Center update on 2026-10-26 at 22:01:16 recorded 15 acres burned with no containment reported.
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 22:01 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 22:01 | 15 | Not reported | NIFC |
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Hattiesburg.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {B4E69BB3-C2C3-4567-BD86-F0A10E6A29F8}
Discovered: Oct 26, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 30.9704, -89.1652
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The Moffett Fire has burned 15 acres as of October 26, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Moffett Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Moffett Fire is burning in Forrest, MS.
The Moffett Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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