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Automated summary generated: Oct 21, 2026 17:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The National wildfire, located in Collier County, Florida (26.1191Β°N, 81.3369Β°W), was discovered on February 23, 2026, and is caused by human activity. The National Park Service (NPS) is the jurisdictional agency. As of the latest report on August 26, 2026, the fire has burned 35,027 acres and is 100% contained, with minimal fire behavior described as creeping, smoldering, and shortβrange spotting. The incident has remained under control since the report, with no further growth or containment changes noted.
Official source description: 1 Miles SE from Miles City, FL
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering; Short-range Spotting
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Latest available source report: Aug 26, 2026 15:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 15:20 | 35,027 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {C765308B-9A9C-49EC-AB26-4F14E998957C}
Discovered: Feb 23, 2026
Cause: Human
Managing Agency: NPS
Est. Cost to Date: $4,511,822
Coordinates: 26.1191, -81.3369
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The National Fire has burned 35,027 acres as of August 26, 2026.
Yes, the National Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The National Fire is burning in Collier, FL.
The National Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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