Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 2, 2026 01:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Tunnel Ridge wildfire was discovered on November 1, 2026, at 18:00 local time in McCreary County, Kentucky, and reported to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) at 23:08:20 the same day. The incident, caused by an undetermined source and managed by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVF), burned 10 acres and was reported as 100% contained by the time of the NIFC update. No additional personnel, fire behavior, weather conditions, evacuation actions, or cost estimates were provided in the official timeline. The incident remains fully contained 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: Nov 1, 2026 23:08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 23:08 | 10 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: SOMERST.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {25AF87D5-4D05-4D24-93A3-6EFA783F8544}
Discovered: Nov 1, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: DVF
Coordinates: 36.6917, -84.4974
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The Tunnel Ridge Fire has burned 10 acres as of November 1, 2026.
Yes, the Tunnel Ridge Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Tunnel Ridge Fire is burning in McCreary, KY.
The Tunnel Ridge Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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