Dudley Fire Reaches 100% Containment

Thursday, September 10, 2026

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The Dudley Fire, discovered August 26, 2026, near Dobson Pass on FSR 429, has reached 100% containment as of September 7, 2026, according to InciWeb.

The fire burned 100% containment after rapid growth due to breezy southwest winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. Firefighting efforts included engines, hand crews, dozers, and aerial resources. A Type 3 Incident Management Team managed the fire under full suppression objectives.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idipf-dudley-fire

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The Dudley Fire was discovered on August 26, 2026“The Dudley Fire was discovered August 26, 2026, approximately 1 mile west of Dobson Pass along FSR 429.”
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The Dudley Fire was near Dobson Pass on FSR 429“The Dudley Fire was discovered August 26, 2026, approximately 1 mile west of Dobson Pass along FSR 429.”
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The Dudley Fire reached 100% containment as of September 7, 2026“null”
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The Dudley Fire burned 100% containment after rapid growth“The Dudley Fire has reached 100% containment.”
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The Dudley Fire grew rapidly due to breezy southwest winds“Breezy southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation contributed to rapid fire growth, challenging containment efforts and resulting in spotting approximately one-half mile across FSR 429.”
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The Dudley Fire grew rapidly due to low humidity“Breezy southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation contributed to rapid fire growth, challenging containment efforts and resulting in spotting approximately one-half mile across FSR 429.”
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The Dudley Fire grew rapidly due to dry vegetation“Breezy southwest winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation contributed to rapid fire growth, challenging containment efforts and resulting in spotting approximately one-half mile across FSR 429.”
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Firefighting efforts included engines“Responding ground resources, including engines, hand crews, and a dozer, initiated direct suppression actions.”
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Firefighting efforts included hand crews“Responding ground resources, including engines, hand crews, and a dozer, initiated direct suppression actions.”
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Firefighting efforts included dozers“Responding ground resources, including engines, hand crews, and a dozer, initiated direct suppression actions.”
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Firefighting efforts included aerial resources“Heavy helicopters and scoopers conducted water drops, while fixed-wing aircraft delivered retardant to slow fire spread and provide firefighters additional time to engage the fire.”
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A Type 3 Incident Management Team managed the Dudley Fire“A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing the fire under full suppression objectives.”
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The Dudley Fire was managed under full suppression objectives“A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing the fire under full suppression objectives.”