Started on Oct 7, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Quick facts
- Location
- Forrest County
- Jurisdiction
- USFS · Federal land
Burning in Forrest, Mississippi, the active Range 42A Fire has consumed 377 acres under the management of the USFS on Federal land since it started on October 7, 2026.
This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. On a broader national level, 3,343,020 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 39% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Mississippi for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 377 acres — about 1.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,343,020 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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