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Automated summary generated: Oct 25, 2026 00:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Skullbone Tower Rd wildfire was discovered on October 24, 2026, at 01:49 local time in McCreary County, Kentucky. The incident, caused by an undetermined source, is under the jurisdiction of the DVF. As of the latest update from the National Interagency Fire Center on October 24, 2026, the fire has burned 20 acres and is 100% contained, with no personnel or fire behavior details reported. The incident remains fully contained with no further growth noted.
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Latest available source report: Oct 24, 2026 18:31 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 24, 2026 18:31 | 20 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {A624EFEC-D254-4144-864C-74CE7D9AB020}
Discovered: Oct 24, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: DVF
Coordinates: 36.7363, -84.6389
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The Skullbone Tower Rd Fire has burned 20 acres as of October 24, 2026.
Yes, the Skullbone Tower Rd Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Skullbone Tower Rd Fire is burning in McCreary, KY.
The Skullbone Tower Rd Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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