Contained 🇺🇸 CASCU

Franklin Fire

2022 · CASCU

Acres Burned

Containment

100%

Location

CASCU

Year

2022

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

Franklin Fire has grown to approximately 500 acres in Franklin County with crews conducting ongoing suppression operations as of mid-May 2026.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 50 acres. Recovery operations begin.

Nonstop Local News

Wildfires caused by lightning burning combined 38,000 acres in Franklin County - Nonstop Local News

Jul 17, 2026

The Daily Chronicle

Firefighters battling large wildfire in northern Franklin County - The Daily Chronicle

Jul 15, 2026

tri-cityherald.com

Update: Farmer loses 500 acres of wheat, pasture in northern Franklin Co. wildfire - tri-cityherald.com

Jul 15, 2026

KREM

Four separate fires, including Lyons Ferry and Neff Jones Fires, burning between Whitman, Franklin, and Adams counties - KREM

Jul 17, 2026

mypanhandle.com

Franklin County wildfire grows to 500 acres - mypanhandle.com

Apr 20, 2026

fox43.com

Firefighters say wildfire in Franklin County is 'largely contained' - fox43.com

Apr 12, 2026

fox43.com

Michaux Forest District says Franklin County wildfire has 'stopped forward progression' - fox43.com

Apr 16, 2026

mypanhandle.com

Franklin County wildfire now spans 253 acres, 50% contained - mypanhandle.com

Apr 22, 2026

WJHG

Franklin County wildfire is 50% contained as of Monday afternoon; HWY 65 lanes are open - WJHG

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