POSSUM POINTAlabama | 2026
POSSUM POINT is reported in Lanett, Chambers, Alabama. WFIGS/NIFC reports 120 acres and 90% containment. The latest agency update is dated Oct 24, 2026, 5:55 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.
90% reported contained. A containment percentage does not establish that the fire is out.
POSSUM POINT map
The fire pin and blue ring mark this incident's reported point. They are not a fire boundary or evacuation zone.
About POSSUM POINT
The agency recorded discovery on Oct 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET. The cause remains listed as "Undetermined", so this record does not establish a specific cause.
The agency describes the location or incident as: “11 Miles NE from Lanett, AL”.
Reported fire behavior: Minimal.
- Discovery
- Oct 23, 2026
- Reported cause
- Undetermined
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 POSSUM POINT
Saved WFIGS/NIFC observations show how the agency-reported area and containment have changed. WildfireSignal does not estimate values between reports.
From Oct 23 to Oct 26, agency-reported area decreased from 140 to 120 acres, while reported containment rose from 50% to 90%.
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: 120 to 140 acres. See the saved agency reports for exact observations.
Recorded range: 50 to 90%. 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 | 120 | 90% | |
| Oct 25, 2026 ET | 120 | 90% | |
| Oct 24, 2026 ET | 120 | 90% | |
| Oct 23, 2026 ET | 140 | 50% |
View all saved agency reports (10)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 90% | In observed feed | ||
| 120 | 90% | In observed feed | ||
| 120 | 90% | In observed feed | ||
| 120 | 90% | In observed feed | ||
| 120 | 90% | In observed feed | ||
| 120 | 90% | In observed feed | ||
| 140 | 50% | In observed feed | ||
| 140 | 50% | In observed feed | ||
| 140 | 50% | In observed feed | ||
| 140 | 50% | In observed feed |
Fire details
- Reported location
- Lanett, Chambers, Alabama
- Discovery
- Reported cause
- Undetermined
- Primary fuel / fuel model
- Timber (Grass and Understory)
- Reported fire behavior
- Minimal
- Management organization
- Type 3 IC
- Incident complexity
- Type 3 Incident
- Incident identifier
- 2026-ALALS-261023-12
- Situation report date
- Reported coordinates
- 32.9408, -85.2558
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 POSSUM POINT
Where is POSSUM POINT?
The official incident record places it in Lanett, Chambers, Alabama. The map pin is a reported location, not the full fire boundary.
How large is POSSUM POINT?
The latest available record reports 120 acres (approximately 48.6 hectares). This is reported incident size, not a measurement of current flames, and agencies can revise it.
How contained is POSSUM POINT?
The latest available record reports 90% containment. Containment describes control work intended to stop spread. It is not the percentage extinguished or an all-clear for nearby communities.
When was POSSUM POINT discovered?
The reported discovery date is Oct 23, 2026, 5:30 AM 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.