"The fire’s rapid early growth and swift containment within 24 hours highlight effective firefighting coordination, while the moderate behavior on September 20 indicates lingering activity that could affect local communities."
The Dos DuderStadt wildfire, located in Gillespie County, Texas, was first discovered on August 27, 2026, and is caused by natural factors under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire rapidly expanded from 50 acres at 00:20 on August 28 to 171 acres by the next day, reaching 100% containment on August 29. By September 20, the blaze had grown modestly to 175 acres but remained fully contained, with current behavior described as moderate. The timeline shows a swift initial growth and containment surge, followed by a brief post‑containment expansion before stabilization.
Moderate
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: San Antonio. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Stay alert for any changes in fire behavior; if conditions worsen, follow local evacuation orders and avoid the area.
IRWIN ID: {D2AD6678-A9EA-4D05-A2D5-5FAD4FA1AEE7}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.2077, -99.2528
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The Dos DuderStadt Fire has burned 175 acres as of September 20, 2026.
Yes, the Dos DuderStadt Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Dos DuderStadt Fire is burning in Gillespie, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Dos DuderStadt Fire remains active.
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