"The incident is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within 15 hours of discovery—demonstrating effective suppression efforts in a power‑related wildfire scenario."
The Cold Creek wildfire, located in Tom Green County, Texas, was discovered on September 7, 2026, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire, caused by power generation, transmission, or distribution, has burned 16.22 acres and reached 100% containment by September 8, 2026. Initial reports noted 90% containment at 1:40 a.m. on September 8, after which containment was completed later that day. By September 15, the fire remained fully contained and was described as exhibiting moderate behavior, though no further growth was reported.
Moderate
The fire is fully contained and currently exhibits moderate behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or sheltering is required.
IRWIN ID: {8A982E93-6DF6-4CA2-967E-9446D9A001C7}
Discovered: Sep 7, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 31.1529, -100.5142
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The Cold Creek Fire has burned 16 acres as of September 15, 2026.
Yes, the Cold Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Cold Creek Fire is burning in Tom Green, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Cold Creek Fire remains active.
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