Horse Island Fire, South Carolina
The Horse Island Fire is an active wildfire burning in South Carolina, United States. It has burned approximately 1,012 acres (410 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 75%
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Containment reported at 60%
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Containment reported at 50%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 40%
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Containment reported at 20%
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Size reported at approximately 1,011 acres (409 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 750 acres (304 ha)
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 550 acres (223 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.1889, -79.6625
Current Situation
The Horse Island Fire is an active wildfire burning in South Carolina, United States. It has burned approximately 1,012 acres (410 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 50 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 232 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Horse Island Fire, South Carolina · 10 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in South Carolina (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Horse Island |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-SCFMF-000363 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Carolina |
| Location | Shullerville, Berkeley |
| Latitude | 33.18892 |
| Longitude | -79.66254 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,012 ac |
| Containment % | 75% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 32 |
| Estimated cost | $803,284 |
| Fuel | Southern Rough |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 18, 2026, 1:02 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Horse Island Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,012 acres (410 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Horse Island Fire is located in South Carolina, United States at approximately 33.1889, -79.6625.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 75% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-18.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 3 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 50 minutes ago).