"This fire is notable for its rapid containment, achieving 100% containment immediately after discovery, which is uncommon for wildfires of this size. The swift response by the SFS demonstrates effective incident management and resource allocation."
The Cross Branch wildfire, located in Somervell County, Texas, was discovered on August 20, 2026, and has burned a total of 31 acres. The incident is fully contained at 100% and is under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire was caused by other causes and has remained minimal in behavior, with no reported changes in acreage or containment since the initial report. Over the course of the timeline, the fire size and containment status have remained unchanged, indicating a stable situation.
Minimal
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IRWIN ID: {C23F82FC-3D34-49AD-92E4-D21973119AC4}
Discovered: Aug 20, 2026
Cause: Other causes
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.1907, -97.7488
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The Cross Branch Fire has burned 31 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Cross Branch Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Other causes.
The Cross Branch Fire is burning in Somervell, TX.
The Cross Branch Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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