The Cardinal wildfire in Clay County, TX, is currently 100% contained and covers 119 acres.
IRWIN ID: {49F7BB44-AA8C-4963-9FC1-6998A047A7F0}
Discovered: Aug 6, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.7953, -98.2023
The Cardinal Fire has burned 119 acres as of August 6, 2026.
Yes, the Cardinal Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Cardinal Fire is burning in Clay, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Cardinal Fire remains active.
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