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 01:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The White Cliffs wildfire was discovered on November 1, 2026, at 08:36 local time in Harlan County, Kentucky, and is currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVF). The fire has burned 30 acres and is 90% contained as of the latest report at 01:18 on November 2, 2026. Initial containment reached 40% by 21:58 on November 1, and the fire remained at 30 acres throughout the reported timeline, indicating no further spread. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and no personnel or cost estimates have been released. Current fire behavior is not reported, but the high containment percentage suggests that active suppression efforts have been effective.
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 2, 2026 01:18 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 90.0 percentage points, from 0.0% (Nov 1, 2026) to 90.0% (Nov 2, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 18:46 | 30 | 0.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 1, 2026 21:58 | 30 | 40.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 2, 2026 01:18 | 30 | 90.0% | NIFC |
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 18:46 | 30 | 0.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 1, 2026 21:58 | 30 | 40.0% | NIFC |
| Nov 2, 2026 01:18 | 30 | 90.0% | 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: MIDAIR.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {211A4A1E-8C0C-4638-BDC4-820CAB0EAACC}
Discovered: Nov 1, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: DVF
Coordinates: 36.7134, -83.306
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The White Cliffs Fire has burned 30 acres as of November 2, 2026.
As of the latest update, the White Cliffs Fire is 90% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The White Cliffs Fire is burning in Harlan, KY.
The White Cliffs Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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