LynxAlabama | 2026
Lynx is reported in Lawrence, Alabama. WFIGS/NIFC reports 43 acres. The latest agency update is dated Oct 23, 2026, 3:14 PM ET. NASA satellite heat on the map is a separate observation and is not automatically attributed to this fire.
At a glance
Facts from the latest available WFIGS/NIFC report.
Lynx map
The fire pin and blue ring mark this incident's reported point. They are not a fire boundary or evacuation zone.
About Lynx
The agency recorded discovery on Oct 21, 2026, 4:18 PM ET. The reported cause is listed as "Human".
Jurisdiction is listed as USFS.
- Discovery
- Oct 21, 2026
- Reported cause
- Human
- Agency
- USFS
Source: facts and saved reports from WFIGS/NIFC agency records. Check the report date for the timing of these details. How we use this data.
What changed for Lynx
Saved WFIGS/NIFC observations show how the agency-reported area and containment have changed. WildfireSignal does not estimate values between reports.
From Oct 21 to Oct 26, agency-reported area increased from 0.1 to 43 acres.
Compared with the latest saved report at or before 24 hours earlier.
No saved reports cover this comparison period.
Since the previous saved report
These figures compare agency reports saved at different times; they are not a measured spread rate. Acreage can change after mapping corrections, and unchanged values do not mean conditions on the ground are unchanged.
Recorded range: 0.1 to 43 acres. See the saved agency reports for exact observations.
Seven-day report progression
One latest saved observation is shown for each day with history available.
| Date | Reported acres | Containment | Agency updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 ET | 43 | Not reported | |
| Oct 25, 2026 ET | 43 | Not reported | |
| Oct 24, 2026 ET | 43 | Not reported | |
| Oct 23, 2026 ET | 43 | Not reported | |
| Oct 22, 2026 ET | 38 | Not reported | |
| Oct 21, 2026 ET | 0.1 | Not reported |
View all saved agency reports (19)
WildfireSignal begins saving agency reports when it first observes a fire. Up to 48 recent observations are kept for 35 days. A compact incident identity and latest sourced summary are retained for up to five years so stable citations can outlast the detailed snapshot window; earlier detailed reports are not reconstructed.
| Saved by WildfireSignal | Agency record updated | Reported acres | Containment | Feed presence |
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| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 43 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 38 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 38 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 38 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 38 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 34 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 34 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 0.1 | Not reported | In observed feed | ||
| 0.1 | Not reported | In observed feed |
Fire details
- Reported location
- Lawrence, Alabama
- Discovery
- Reported cause
- Human
- Jurisdictional agency
- USFS
- Incident complexity
- Type 5 Incident
- Incident identifier
- 2026-ALALF-000512
- Reported coordinates
- 34.3697, -87.4700
Optional facts appear only when present in the feed. Agency abbreviations and fuel-model labels are shown as reported, without guessing missing details.
Questions about Lynx
Where is Lynx?
The official incident record places it in Lawrence, Alabama. The map pin is a reported location, not the full fire boundary.
How large is Lynx?
The latest available record reports 43 acres (approximately 17.4 hectares). This is reported incident size, not a measurement of current flames, and agencies can revise it.
How contained is Lynx?
Containment is not reported in the available record. Containment describes control work intended to stop spread. It is not the percentage extinguished or an all-clear for nearby communities.
When was Lynx discovered?
The reported discovery date is Oct 21, 2026, 4:18 PM ET. Discovery time may differ from ignition time; elapsed time does not establish continuous burning.
Where should I check evacuation orders and road closures?
Use local emergency management, the sheriff or other law enforcement, and official fire-agency updates. WildfireSignal does not verify evacuation zones, open roads, or safe travel routes. The official-information section provides starting points; it does not establish that orders are present or absent.
Why can the map and the incident report differ?
Agency records, mapped perimeters and NASA satellite detections are updated on different schedules. Satellite heat near a fire is not automatically attributed to that incident. Older or unavailable data does not establish that an area is safe.
Source details & methodologyHow this page uses agency, satellite and map data
This page combines agency incident reporting with separate satellite and map layers. They can update at different times and answer different questions.
WFIGS / NIFC
Use this for the reported fire name, acreage, containment, incident location and agency update time shown on this page.
NASA FIRMS
Heat detections can show recent thermal activity, but they are not an official acreage or containment figure and are not automatically attributed to this incident.
Agency perimeter layer
When a perimeter is available in the map layers, it may have a different timestamp from the incident report. The fire pin itself is only a reported location.