Main Trail
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | SEP 13 | SEP 14 | SEP 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 77° 74° | 86° 76° | 94° 77° |  83° 77° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Lowest SEP 13 Lowest SEP 14 Lowest SEP 15 Lowest | |||
| Area Fuels | Southern Rough | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
NEAREST CITY
Savannah
DESCRIPTION
12 Miles SE from Savannah, GAOVERVIEW
Main Trail Fire started on 08/14 and is currently at 841 acres and 99% containment.Main Trail Fire Report — September 10, 2026
Fire contained on Wassaw Island with no active perimeter growth
The Main Trail Fire is burning in southern rough fuels within the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge, southeast of Savannah. Over the last 72 hours, the fire exhibited no perimeter movement and activity has remained minimal. It presents no threat to communities or residential structures.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of September 10.
Impact
No structural damage or injuries have been reported. Smoke monitoring continues across Wassaw Island as the fire aids natural pine stand ecological regeneration.
Conditions and Outlook
Southerly to southwesterly breezes will persist over the coming days, accompanied by high humidity and chances of rain showers before tapering over the weekend. Fire behavior is expected to stay minimal, with federal managers monitoring interior smoldering.
Cause and Context
Refuge officials determined the wildfire was ignited by a natural lightning strike. The incident remains under management by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Official updates current through September 10, 2026.
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