Prairie Shell Creek Fire
Active
Charlotte County, Florida · Discovered August 26, 2026
15 acres
Size
90%
Contained
-
24h growth
-
Personnel
Source: Florida Forest Service · Last upstream update 1 hour ago · Official incident page
Current situation
Prairie Shell Creek Fire
Air quality · Good
AQI 44
The Prairie Shell Creek Fire fire has burned 15 acres in Charlotte County, Florida. Crews have reached 90% containment. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 44).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026, 12:11:31 AM | 15 acres | 90% |
| 8/26/2026, 11:44:56 PM | 15 acres | 50% |
| 8/26/2026, 9:54:53 PM | 0.0 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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