"The rapid expansion from 20 to 122 acres in a single day, followed by swift containment, highlights the effectiveness of the response and the potential for quick containment when resources are mobilized promptly."
The Edge Water wildfire was discovered on September 10, 2026, in Kaufman County, Texas, by the SFS jurisdictional agency. Within hours the fire expanded from 20 acres to 122 acres, reaching 100% containment by 23:00 that same day. By the latest update on October 8, 2026, the fire remained fully contained and was described as exhibiting moderate behavior. No additional growth or changes in containment have been reported since the initial containment.
Moderate
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: Dallas-Fort Worth. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Dallas Bexar Street C1096.
The fire is currently fully contained with moderate behavior; general wildfire safety guidance applies, and no evacuation is required.
IRWIN ID: {94F7806A-33C8-44A0-9B2F-047003068B68}
Discovered: Sep 10, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.3617, -96.2181
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The Edge Water Fire has burned 122 acres as of October 8, 2026.
Yes, the Edge Water Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Edge Water Fire is burning in Kaufman, TX.
The Edge Water Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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