"The Breezy fire grew quickly, reaching 590 acres within 24 hours, and required a rapid deployment of 20 personnel to achieve full containment, highlighting the importance of swift response in the region."
The Breezy wildfire, located 7 miles northeast of Rio Grande City in Starr County, Texas, was first discovered on September 16, 2026, and is currently managed by the San Felipe del Rio Fire Department (SFS). The fire rapidly expanded from 300 acres at 00:40 on September 17 to 590 acres by the following day, while containment rose from 0% to 100% over 48 hours. Personnel increased from 17 to 20 as the fire transitioned from active and running to minimal, smoldering behavior. The cause remains undetermined, and no estimated cost has been reported. The incident remains active but fully contained as of the latest update on September 19.
Official source description: 7 Miles NE from Rio Grande City, TX
Minimal; Running; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Brownsville-McAllen. 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 exposure to smoke or residual heat.
IRWIN ID: {25973B2A-ED8E-4BFB-817D-B855D495886C}
Discovered: Sep 16, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 26.4583, -98.7129
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The Breezy Fire has burned 590 acres as of September 19, 2026.
Yes, the Breezy Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Breezy Fire is burning in Starr, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Breezy Fire remains active.
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