Boardwalk Fire, Louisiana
This archive page covers the Boardwalk Fire in Louisiana, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Moderate classification.
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Timeline
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Moderate · 1800 ac · US-LA · NIFC
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,800 acres (728 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
29.8774, -93.4490
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Boardwalk Fire in Louisiana, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Moderate classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
Nearby communities include Cameron (14.9 km SE), Hackberry (16.7 km NE), Carlyss (33.2 km N), Orange (36.6 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 203 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Boardwalk Fire, Louisiana · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Cameron
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Hackberry
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Carlyss
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Orange
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Vinton
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Prien
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Louisiana (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Cameron at 9.3 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Boardwalk |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-LASBR-000240 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Louisiana |
| Location | Hackberry, Cameron |
| Latitude | 29.87745 |
| Longitude | -93.44900 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 1:17 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 11 |
| Estimated cost | $10,000 |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Cameron (9.3 mi SE), Hackberry (10 mi NE), Carlyss (21 mi N), Orange (23 mi NW), Vinton (23 mi N), Prien (23 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 3:30 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Boardwalk Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Boardwalk Fire is located in Louisiana, United States at approximately 29.8774, -93.4490. Nearby towns include Cameron (14.9 km SE), Hackberry (16.7 km NE), Carlyss (33.2 km N), Orange (36.6 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-22.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Cameron (9.3 mi SE), Hackberry (10 mi NE), Carlyss (21 mi N), Orange (23 mi NW), Vinton (23 mi N), Prien (23 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There is 1 other active wildfire nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).