"The rapid growth from 10 to 30 acres within an hour and the swift containment within a few hours highlight the fire’s aggressive behavior and the effectiveness of the response. The extreme fire behavior and rapid expansion underscore the potential risk to nearby communities."
The Eagle wildfire, located in Cass County, Texas, was first discovered on 2026-09-23 at 19:48:00. By 20:20:04 the fire had burned 10 acres with no containment and was described as moderate. At 21:00:03 the blaze expanded to 30 acres, behavior escalated to extreme, and containment remained at 0%. By 22:20:04 the fire was fully contained at 100% but still 30 acres in size, with extreme behavior reported. The final update at 23:20:03 noted the fire had grown to 36 acres while remaining fully contained, still under extreme behavior conditions.
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Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Shreveport. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Given the extreme fire behavior and recent growth, residents in the vicinity should remain vigilant, follow any local evacuation orders, and stay informed through official channels. If you are in the area, avoid the fire perimeter and keep a safe distance.
IRWIN ID: {0B63157C-3034-4D14-BD59-30FFB13C5ABD}
Discovered: Sep 23, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.9137, -94.6033
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The Eagle Fire has burned 36 acres as of September 23, 2026.
Yes, the Eagle Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Eagle Fire is burning in Cass, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Eagle Fire remains active.
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