Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Oct 29, 2026 17:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Spicer Branch wildfire was discovered on 2026-10-28 at 18:12 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and is caused by arson. The incident is under the jurisdiction of the DVF agency. Initial reports from NIFC on 2026-10-28 22:52 indicated the fire had burned 10 acres with no containment. By 2026-10-29 00:43, containment had risen to 80% while the acreage remained at 10 acres, and the fire was fully contained at 100% by 2026-10-29 16:12, with no further growth 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 29, 2026 16:12 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 100.0 percentage points, from 0.0% (Oct 28, 2026) to 100.0% (Oct 29, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 22:52 | 10 | 0.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 29, 2026 00:43 | 10 | 80.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 29, 2026 16:12 | 10 | 100.0% | NIFC |
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 22:52 | 10 | 0.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 29, 2026 00:43 | 10 | 80.0% | NIFC |
| Oct 29, 2026 16:12 | 10 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Crockett.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {657DA7F8-C3AE-4E8D-A008-91AB06C1FE89}
Discovered: Oct 28, 2026
Cause: Arson
Managing Agency: DVF
Coordinates: 37.4482, -83.4611
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The Spicer Branch Fire has burned 10 acres as of October 29, 2026.
Yes, the Spicer Branch Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Arson.
The Spicer Branch Fire is burning in Breathitt, KY.
The Spicer Branch Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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