Webster - Bailey Road Fire

Webster County, Mississippi · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Oct 10, 2026 (about 2 hours ago)
First reported yesterday
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Size
147 acres
Oct 9, 10:00 PM
Containment
99%
Oct 9, 10:00 PM
Crew size
4
Oct 9, 10:00 PM
Money spent
$29,400
Oct 9, 10:00 PM

Webster - Bailey Road Fire and other nearby fires

Webster - Bailey Road Fire summary

The Webster - Bailey Road Fire is a wildfire near Webster County, Mississippi. It has burned about 147 acres (about 111 football fields). Crews have boxed in 99% of its edge; the other 1% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. About 4 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
147 acres
Containment
99%
Discovered
October 9, 2026 (first reported yesterday)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Friday, October 9th at 10:00 p.m. CDT.

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Weather & fire-spread conditions

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Who's on it

About 4 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC. About $29,400 has been spent on it so far.

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