Gilchrist Fire
Active
Edgefield County, South Carolina · Discovered August 23, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 3 hours ago
Gilchrist Fire
The Gilchrist Fire fire has burned 0.1 acres in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 57).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026, 9:40:13 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:40:02 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:35:16 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:35:02 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:30:15 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:30:03 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:25:15 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:25:02 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:20:17 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:20:02 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:15:11 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:14:58 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:10:10 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:09:58 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:05:12 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 9:04:58 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 9:00:09 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 8:59:58 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
| 8/23/2026, 8:55:09 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 8:54:58 PM | 3.7 acres | 100% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
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