South Tank Trail Fire map & updates
The South Tank Trail Fire is burning in Perry County, MS. Latest size 1,000 acres.
South Tank Trail Fire map
No mapped perimeter has been published for this fire. Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the South Tank Trail Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 20 mi |
| Biloxi, MS | 49 mi |
| Gulfport, MS | 50 mi |
| Mobile, AL | 68 mi |
| Meridian, MS | 91 mi |
| New Orleans, LA | 97 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — October 28, 2026
- Record last updated — October 29, 2026
Air quality and wind near the South Tank Trail Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 6 Fire | 3,525 | 2026 | 2 mi |
| Billy Road Fire | 1,750 | 2024 | 0 mi |
| Baldy North Fire | 2,094 | 2023 | 2 mi |
| Toms Camp Fire | 4,509 | 2023 | 3 mi |
| Range 12 Fire | 2,754 | 2022 | 3 mi |
| Range 50 Fire | 2,063 | 2020 | 3 mi |
| Jaded Thunder Fire | 1,500 | 2018 | 2 mi |
| Ditch Cricket Fire | 3,180 | 2017 | 3 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Mississippi fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the South Tank Trail Fire?
In Perry County, MS. The nearest city in our list is Hattiesburg, MS, about 20 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the South Tank Trail Fire?
1,000 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the South Tank Trail Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the South Tank Trail Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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