First published 9/18/2026, 7:07:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 7:07:15 PM

Wildfire RAY COAKER, Washington, Alabama

NASA EONET reports an active wildfire named RAY COAKER at coordinates 31.3738889, -88.3208333 (13 miles SW of Deer Park, AL). Fire area reported as 707 acres. Published 2026-09-09T21:33:00Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Wildfires of this size can threaten nearby communities, infrastructure, local air quality, and ecosystems and may disrupt travel and local activities. The incident warrants monitoring for growth, public-safety advisories, and air-quality impacts.

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Wildfire RAY COAKER, Washington, Alabama

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