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Kentucky Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and county-level threat analysis for Kentucky.

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Active Fires
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Acres Burned
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Counties

Air Quality Near Active Fires in Kentucky

Air quality data from AirNow.gov (EPA), measured near each fire's location.

Find Wildfires by County

Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in Kentucky.

Active Wildfires by County in Kentucky

Understanding Wildfires in Kentucky

So far, 2 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 53 acres in Kentucky, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Kentucky is the Mile Branch Road 2 Fire in Leslie County, at 42 acres and 100% contained.

Right now, active fires span 2 different counties in Kentucky: Leslie, Pulaski. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in Kentucky right now?

There are currently 2 active wildfires reported in Kentucky, covering a combined 53 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Kentucky?

The largest currently active wildfire in Kentucky is the Mile Branch Road 2 Fire at 42 acres, 100% contained.

Which counties in Kentucky have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 2 counties in Kentucky: Leslie, Pulaski.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Kentucky county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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