"The fire’s rapid expansion from 25 to 420 acres in just a few hours, coupled with the swift containment effort that achieved 100% containment within 10 hours, highlights the effectiveness of the response and the potential for significant damage if containment had lagged."
The Door Key wildfire, located in Tom Green County, Texas, was first discovered on September 15, 2026, at 18:22:16. By 18:40:03 the same day, the fire had burned 25 acres with no containment. Within two hours, the blaze expanded to 75 acres and reached 30% containment. A rapid growth followed, and by 20:40:04 the fire had consumed 420 acres, with containment rising to 75%. The fire was fully contained at 100% by 01:00:05 on September 16, 2026, and remained at 420 acres with 100% containment as of the latest update at 13:40:04, when 39 personnel were on the scene and the fire behavior was reported as active. The cause remains undetermined and the jurisdictional agency is the SFS.
Official source description: 6 Miles E from Christoval, TX
Active
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Midland-Odessa. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently active but fully contained. Residents in the vicinity should remain alert for any changes in fire behavior and follow any local advisories. General wildfire safety precautions, such as staying clear of the fire perimeter and monitoring official updates, remain advised.
IRWIN ID: {DEA43102-15D6-4F49-A38A-0E1BC9D4A7D2}
Discovered: Sep 15, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 31.1907, -100.3772
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The Door Key Fire has burned 420 acres as of September 16, 2026.
Yes, the Door Key Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Door Key Fire is burning in Tom Green, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Door Key Fire remains active.
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