"The rapid containment of a wildfire that initially burned 80 acres—shrinking to 29.2 acres and achieving 100% containment within 17 hours—highlights effective firefighting response and favorable conditions."
The Dunbar Fork wildfire, located in Sutton County, Texas, was first discovered on September 4, 2026, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the SFS. Initial reports on September 5 indicated the fire had burned 80 acres with no containment. By 4:40 a.m. the blaze had unexpectedly shrunk to 29.2 acres and was 95% contained, and it reached full containment (100%) by 6:00 p.m. on the same day. The cause remains undetermined, and no personnel or cost estimates have been released.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: San Antonio. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is fully contained; general wildfire safety guidance applies, but remain aware of any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {ABD10A93-24F7-469C-899F-CE122D55DB54}
Discovered: Sep 4, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.4075, -100.553
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The Dunbar Fork Fire has burned 29 acres as of September 5, 2026.
Yes, the Dunbar Fork Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Dunbar Fork Fire is burning in Sutton, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Dunbar Fork Fire remains active.
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