STE - Alum Fire map & updates
The STE - Alum Fire is burning in Mccreary County, KY (3 Miles W from Whitley City, KY). Latest size 1,100 acres, 93% contained.
STE - Alum 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 STE - Alum Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 65 mi |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 89 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 92 mi |
| Bowling Green, KY | 109 mi |
| Kingsport, TN | 110 mi |
| Cleveland, TN | 112 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — April 12, 2026
- Contained — April 30, 2026
- Record last updated — June 17, 2026
Air quality and wind near the STE - Alum Fire
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Questions
Where is the STE - Alum Fire?
In Mccreary County, KY, 3 Miles W from Whitley City, KY. The nearest city in our list is Knoxville, TN, about 65 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the STE - Alum Fire?
1,100 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the STE - Alum Fire contained?
It was reported 93% contained.
What caused the STE - Alum Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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