White Whale Fire
Active
Vilas County, Wisconsin · Discovered August 17, 2026
11 acres
Size
-
Contained
-
24h growth
-
Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 2 hours ago
Current situation
White Whale Fire
Air quality · Good
AQI 28
The White Whale Fire fire has burned 11 acres in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 28).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026, 4:02:44 PM | 11 acres | - |
| 8/18/2026, 1:02:44 PM | 11 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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