"This fire is notable for its relatively large size of 60 acres and the lack of containment information, indicating uncertainty about its status and potential for further spread."
The Poppy Rd wildfire was discovered on January 9, 2026, in Jackson County, Mississippi, at latitude 30.4898 and longitude -88.4962. As of the latest update on September 23, 2026, the fire has burned 60 acres, with no official containment percentage reported. The cause remains undetermined, and no jurisdictional agency or personnel details are available. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not reported, so the situation remains largely unknown beyond the acreage burned.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Mississippi Gulf Coast. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {F7F836E2-7BB2-4F39-98D5-BDC1A1E4830B}
Discovered: Jan 9, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Coordinates: 30.4898, -88.4962
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The Poppy Rd Fire has burned 60 acres as of September 23, 2026.
The Poppy Rd Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Poppy Rd Fire is burning in Jackson, MS.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Poppy Rd Fire remains active.
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