"This incident is notable for its rapid expansion from 70 to 275 acres within a day and the swift containment achieved within 48 hours, demonstrating effective resource deployment and fire suppression tactics."
The Granger wildfire, located in Sutton County, Texas, was first discovered on August 28, 2026, and is currently managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. The fire began at 70 acres with no containment and grew to 275 acres by August 29, 2026, while containment increased from 0% to 100% over the course of the incident. The cause remains undetermined. Over the timeline, the fire’s growth slowed after the initial expansion, and containment efforts progressed steadily, reaching full containment by August 30, 2026.
Current air quality readings are unavailable for this incident. Older readings are not shown as current conditions.
Check current air quality on AirNow.gov →The fire is now fully contained, but general wildfire safety guidance still applies: stay informed of local advisories, avoid outdoor activities in fire-prone areas, and ensure emergency supplies are ready.
IRWIN ID: {25CD1060-D3A6-4589-9267-61A47B79FAB2}
Discovered: Aug 28, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.5836, -100.9248
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The Granger Fire has burned 275 acres as of August 30, 2026.
Yes, the Granger Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Granger Fire is burning in Sutton, TX.
The Granger Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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