"The Tabor fire grew quickly, expanding nearly 40 times its initial size in just a few days, and required a rapid deployment of personnel and resources to achieve full containment. Its swift containment after significant growth highlights effective firefighting efforts in the region."
The Tabor wildfire, located in Howell County, Missouri, was first discovered on September 19, 2026, and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The fire rapidly expanded from 10 acres to 393 acres over four days, with containment progressing from 4% to 99% and finally 100% by September 23. Early reports noted moderate, creeping, and smoldering behavior, which shifted to minimal, flanking, and smoldering as containment improved. Personnel increased from 5 to 9 during the peak growth period, and the estimated cost remained $5,000 throughout the timeline. The incident was ultimately declared contained on September 23, 2026, with no official cause identified.
Official source description: 9 Miles SW from Pamona, MO
Minimal; Flanking; Smoldering
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Springfield. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {F1623A08-608E-4150-816C-C14A302C5867}
Discovered: Sep 19, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $5,000
Coordinates: 36.7775, -92.1029
The Tabor Fire has burned 393 acres as of September 23, 2026.
Yes, the Tabor Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Tabor Fire is burning in Howell, MO.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Tabor Fire remains active.
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