Appalachia Fire Wildfire

Appalachia Fire is the largest wildfire this season in Tennessee, burning 12 miles north of McCaysville.

118 Days Active

#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in Tennessee

12 mi N From McCaysville to the fire perimeter

650 Acres Slightly smaller than Central Park 500 football fields

Contained +0% since previous report

28 Personnel $775K spent $1.19K/acre

Appalachia Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Appalachia Fire Fire Growth History

Appalachia Fire Containment History

Fires near Appalachia Fire

Showing 6 of 25 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Hollow Ridge Fire 2026

Started: May 17 311 acre

Near Piedmont · Cherokee County, Alabama

🔥 Chestnut Ridge Fire 2026

Started: Apr 27 2 acre

Near McCaysville, Georgia · Polk County, Tennessee

🔥 Flat Rattlesnake Fire 2026

Started: Apr 16 35 acre

Near Highlands · Macon County, North Carolina

🔥 Hazelnut Fire 2026

Started: Apr 12 24 acre

Near Yonah · White County, Georgia

🔥 Ste -Alum Fire 2026

Started: Apr 12 1,100 acre 93% contained

Near Whitley City · McCreary County, Kentucky

🔥 Fox Gap Fire 2026

Started: Mar 25 112 acre 30% contained

Near Robbinsville · Swain County, North Carolina

Places Near Appalachia Fire

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