"The fire’s rapid expansion to over 650 acres in less than 24 hours, followed by swift containment, highlights the effectiveness of early detection and rapid response by the SFS agency."
The Alma wildfire, located in Ellis County, Texas, was first discovered on September 4, 2026, and is currently managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. The fire began at 21:46:29 and grew from 250 acres at 23:20:03 to a peak of 653 acres by 17:40:04, with containment increasing from 0% to 100% by 21:00:08 on September 5. Fire behavior remained minimal once containment was achieved, and the incident was reported as fully contained with no further growth. The cause remains undetermined, and no personnel or cost estimates were provided in the official updates.
Official source description: 9 Miles SE from Ennis, TX
Minimal
Unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung conditions, older adults, and children should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Dallas-Fort Worth. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies; remain aware of local advisories and avoid unnecessary travel to the area.
IRWIN ID: {4D173748-82C8-44C5-975B-E9F59F69BB97}
Discovered: Sep 4, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.2913, -96.4811
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The Alma Fire has burned 653 acres as of September 6, 2026.
Yes, the Alma Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Alma Fire is burning in Ellis, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Alma Fire remains active.
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