"The fire’s rapid expansion from 75 to 140 acres within hours, followed by a swift containment to 100% within a day, highlights the effectiveness of the response and the potential risk posed by power infrastructure-related ignitions."
The Bulcher wildfire, located in Cooke County, Texas, was discovered on August 31, 2026, and is attributed to power generation, transmission, or distribution activities. The incident, managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency, initially burned 75 acres with no containment. By September 1, the fire expanded to 140 acres before contracting to 123 acres, achieving full containment (100%) by 21:20 on September 1. The latest report on October 2 indicates the fire remains active but fully contained, with no further growth noted.
Active
Unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung conditions, older adults, and children should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Pilot Point C1032.
The fire is currently active but fully contained; continue to follow local advisories and avoid the area until authorities confirm it is safe to return.
IRWIN ID: {1D436131-2B68-4554-A556-3A579E8B5125}
Discovered: Aug 31, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.7833, -97.45
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The Bulcher Fire has burned 123 acres as of October 2, 2026.
Yes, the Bulcher Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Bulcher Fire is burning in Cooke, TX.
The Bulcher Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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