OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
No current weather data available
Right Now
76°F
Fair
Light Wind 5 mph · NE
38
Good Air Quality
| TODAY | OCT 6 | OCT 7 | OCT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 76° 71° |  82° 65° |  84° 61° | 82° 61° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Lowest OCT 6 Lowest OCT 7 Lowest OCT 8 Lowest | |||
| Area Fuels | Brush (2 feet) | |||
370 
Residential
374 
Other
2,958
Residential
3,401
Other
19,978
Residential
1 
Hospitals
18,068
Other
Known Structures 
744 structures
6,359 structures
38,047 structures
WITHIN
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Alabama Forestry CommissionRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 3
Details
Undetermined According to NIFC, the cause is still undetermined
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
NEAREST CITY
Pelham
DESCRIPTION
20 Miles NW from Pelham, ALOVERVIEW
Oak Mountain State Park Fire started on 09/28 and is currently at 279 acres and 80% containment.OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Fire Report — October 5, 2026
Containment expands as crews burn interior fuels within established lines
The fire is burning in a remote section of Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham in Shelby County. Crews have expanded perimeter containment while burning off unburned interior fuels within established lines. Fire behavior remains minimal with no reported threat to nearby communities.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of October 2.
Conditions and Outlook
Breezy easterly winds will gradually ease over the coming days, accompanied by dry conditions and lowering humidity with no rain expected. Fire behavior is anticipated to remain minimal as state and local forestry personnel continue operations to fully secure the perimeter.
Cause and Context
Park and forestry officials confirmed on September 30 that the fire was caused by a lightning strike in a remote area of the park.
Official updates current through October 2, 2026.
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