"The fire’s rapid growth to 400 acres in a short time and the swift deployment of up to 54 personnel highlight the importance of rapid response and effective containment strategies in rural Texas communities."
The Follow wildfire, located in Sutton County, Texas, was first reported on September 6, 2026, and is currently managed by the SFS agency. The fire rapidly expanded from 40 acres to 400 acres within two days, reaching 100% containment by September 7, 2026, after a brief period of active behavior. Over the following days, containment remained high, with personnel numbers fluctuating between 18 and 54, and the fire behavior described as minimal and smoldering. No official cost has been estimated, and the cause remains undetermined. The incident has stabilized with no further growth reported since September 7, 2026.
Official source description: 17 Miles SE from Sonora, TX
Minimal; Smoldering
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Check current air quality on AirNow.gov →The fire is currently minimal and smoldering with 100% containment; general wildfire safety guidance applies, but residents should remain aware of local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {BC63CD4A-0746-4C4B-9D22-4A1AECEB5557}
Discovered: Sep 6, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.3403, -100.5506
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The Follow Fire has burned 400 acres as of September 11, 2026.
Yes, the Follow Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Follow Fire is burning in Sutton, TX.
The Follow Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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