Oak Mountain State Park Fire

Shelby County, Alabama · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Sep 29, 2026 (about 1 hour ago)
First reported 7 days ago
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Size
150 acres
Sep 28, 11:00 PM
Containment
65%
Sep 28, 11:00 PM
Crew size —
Money spent
$2,500
Sep 28, 11:00 PM

Oak Mountain State Park Fire and other nearby fires

Oak Mountain State Park Fire summary

The Oak Mountain State Park Fire is a wildfire near Shelby County, Alabama. It has burned about 150 acres (about 114 football fields). Crews have boxed in 65% of its edge; the other 35% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 7 days ago. A Type 3 IC is running it.

Size
150 acres
Containment
65%
Discovered
September 22, 2026 (first reported 7 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Monday, September 28th at 11:00 p.m. CDT.

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Weather & fire-spread conditions

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Who's on it

A Type 3 IC is running this fire. About $2,500 has been spent on it so far.

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