"This fire is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% containment on the same day it was reported—despite a moderate fire behavior classification. The incident demonstrates effective management and control of a 120-acre blaze in a potentially vulnerable area."
The Gum Slough wildfire, located in Jasper County, Texas, was discovered on January 18, 2026, and is currently managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. The fire, caused by debris and open burning, has burned 120 acres and is 100% contained as of the latest update on September 2, 2026. Fire behavior is described as moderate, but containment indicates the fire is fully controlled. No additional growth or containment changes are reported in the timeline, suggesting the situation has stabilized. The incident remains active but fully contained, with no further updates on personnel or estimated cost.
Moderate
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Check current air quality on AirNow.gov →The fire is fully contained and currently exhibits moderate behavior, so standard wildfire safety precautions apply. Residents should remain aware of local advisories but no immediate evacuation or special actions are required.
IRWIN ID: {B8244DEF-4701-4E8A-9217-DF87AF2CF14D}
Discovered: Jan 18, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.3022, -93.9992
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The Gum Slough Fire has burned 120 acres as of September 2, 2026.
Yes, the Gum Slough Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Gum Slough Fire is burning in Jasper, TX.
The Gum Slough Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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