Ross Lake Road

active fire wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

131

STATE

Alabama

ORIGIN COUNTY
Calhoun
CONTAINMENT

80%

Environment
Right Now
Fair icon
63°F
Fair
Light Wind 3 mph · ENE
47
Good Air Quality
TODAY OCT 7 OCT 8 OCT 9
Weather Fair 63° 58° Fair 85° 54° Overcast 90° 59° Overcast 85° 61°
Area Fire Potential
TODAY Lowest
OCT 7 Lowest
OCT 8 Lowest
OCT 9 Low
Area Fuels
Brush (2 feet)
Nearby Structures
WITHIN
34
Residential
50
Other
Known Structures
84 structures
WITHIN
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Alabama Forestry Commission
RESPONSE LEVEL
Type 3
Alabama Interagency Coordination Center
Details
Undetermined According to NIFC, the cause is still undetermined
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
NEAREST CITY
Jacksonville
DESCRIPTION
12 Miles NW from Wellington, AL
OVERVIEW
Ross Lake Road Fire started on 10/01 and is currently at 131 acres and 80% containment.
From the Web
External data is not official This information is compiled automatically, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer. October 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM CDT

Ross Lake Road Fire Report — October 3, 2026

Firefighters make substantial progress securing perimeter near Jacksonville

The Ross Lake Road Fire is burning in brush near Jacksonville in Calhoun County. Firefighters made substantial progress securing the perimeter with minimal fire activity reported since detection. No communities or homes are currently reported threatened.

Evacuations and Closures

  • No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures have been reported in effect as of October 2, 2026.

Conditions and Outlook

Overcast skies and light easterly winds will bring increasing humidity and chances of heavy rain over the weekend. Breezier north-northeasterly winds are expected early next week before drier air returns. The incoming rainfall is expected to help crews maintain control and keep fire activity minimal.

Cause and Context

The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Official updates current through October 2, 2026.

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