"This fire is notable for its rapid containment, achieving 100% containment within approximately 10 hours of discovery, and for the swift response by the SFS agency."
The Dark Canyon wildfire, located in King County, Texas, was first discovered on August 25, 2026, at 11:51:10. The incident, managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency, began with 15 acres and 0% containment. Over the course of the day, the fire grew to 20 acres by 17:20:06 and reached full containment (100%) by 22:00:05, with minimal fire behavior reported throughout. The cause remains undetermined, and no personnel or cost estimates were provided in the official updates.
Minimal
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Lubbock. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {C33536E5-3928-4FED-921E-F038EEFEE612}
Discovered: Aug 25, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.4837, -100.3105
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The Dark Canyon Fire has burned 20 acres as of August 25, 2026.
Yes, the Dark Canyon Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Dark Canyon Fire is burning in King, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Dark Canyon Fire remains active.
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