Scandinavian Ranch Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
34.5029, -94.2388
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Mena
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Waldron
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Dierks
Largest Fires in Arkansas
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Arkansas (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (light density).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Mena at 5.8 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Scandinavian Ranch |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AROUF-002035 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Arkansas |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 34.50290 |
| Longitude | -94.23883 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 1:05 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Mena (5.8 mi N), Waldron (29 mi N), Dierks (29 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 12:40 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Scandinavian Ranch Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Scandinavian Ranch Fire is located in Arkansas, United States at approximately 34.5029, -94.2388. Nearby towns include Mena (9.3 km N), Waldron (46 km N), Dierks (47.3 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (light density).
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Mena (5.8 mi N), Waldron (29 mi N), Dierks (29 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There is 1 other active wildfire nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 87°F, 50% humidity, 8 mph from the e.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 2 days ago).