RAY COAKER
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
No current weather data available
Right Now
76°F
Fair
Light Wind 4 mph · SSW
42
Good Air Quality
| TODAY | SEP 15 | SEP 16 | SEP 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 76° 73° |  91° 75° | 95° 74° | 94° 71° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Low SEP 15 Low SEP 16 Low SEP 17 Moderate | |||
| Area Fuels | Brush (2 feet) | |||
11 
Residential
20 
Other
82
Residential
167
Other
365
Residential
704
Other
Known Structures 
31 structures
249 structures
1,069 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
DEER PARK
DESCRIPTION
13 Miles SW from DEER PARK, ALOVERVIEW
Ray Coaker Fire started on 09/09 and is currently at 707 acres and 80% containment.RAY COAKER Fire Report — September 13, 2026
Perimeter lines hold securely with minimal fire activity near Deer Park
The Ray Coaker Fire is burning in brush southwest of Deer Park in Washington County under the management of the Alabama Forestry Commission. Containment lines have held securely with minimal fire behavior and no perimeter growth reported over the last several days. The fire poses no immediate threat to nearby communities.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect as of September 13.
Conditions and Outlook
Conditions are forecast to turn warmer and noticeably drier over the coming days, with light winds shifting from the west to the south and east. With little to no chance of rain, fire activity is expected to remain minimal as perimeter lines hold.
Cause and Context
The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Official updates current through September 13, 2026.
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