"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—achieving 100% containment within a day of discovery—despite the moderate fire behavior and the potential risks associated with debris and open burning in the area."
The Gregg 8281 wildfire was discovered on September 9, 2026, at 19:11 local time in Gregg County, Texas, near latitude 32.4094 and longitude -94.7102. The fire, caused by debris and open burning, is under the jurisdiction of the SFS agency. By the first official update on September 10, 2026, the blaze had burned 11 acres and was reported as 100% contained, with a moderate fire behavior noted. No additional growth or containment changes are recorded in the timeline, indicating the fire was fully contained shortly after discovery.
Moderate
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IRWIN ID: {F9E132A6-8106-4CA3-B329-A4702C55533D}
Discovered: Sep 9, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.4094, -94.7102
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The Gregg 8281 Fire has burned 11 acres as of September 10, 2026.
Yes, the Gregg 8281 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Gregg 8281 Fire is burning in Gregg, TX.
The Gregg 8281 Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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