"This fire is notable for its rapid containment progress—reaching 40% containment within roughly 4 hours of reporting—despite the lack of detailed behavior or resource information. The swift containment suggests effective response efforts by the SFS agency."
The Buffalo Draw wildfire, located in Edwards County, Texas, was first discovered on September 22, 2026, at 21:29:05. The incident, managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency, initially burned 30 acres with no containment. By September 23, 2026, at 01:40:03, containment had increased to 40% while the fire size remained at 30 acres. The cause remains undetermined, and no additional personnel or cost estimates have been reported. The fire behavior and weather conditions were not specified in the available updates.
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: San Antonio. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local fire conditions, follow any official evacuation orders, and keep a safe distance from the fire perimeter.
IRWIN ID: {43DA354D-E781-4075-97CA-C2C776373E1C}
Discovered: Sep 22, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.1303, -100.5439
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The Buffalo Draw Fire has burned 30 acres as of September 23, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Buffalo Draw Fire is 40% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Buffalo Draw Fire is burning in Edwards, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Buffalo Draw Fire remains active.
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