"The incident is notable for its rapid rebound in size—from 123 to 695 acres—after initial containment, demonstrating the challenges of controlling natural fires in the region. The deployment of up to 66 personnel and the eventual full containment highlight the resources and coordination required to manage such events."
The Half Section wildfire, located in Schleicher County, Texas, was first discovered on September 5, 2026, and is caused by natural factors under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire initially burned 123 acres and reached 50% containment by 19:20 that day, climbing to 100% containment by September 7. However, the fire re‑ignited or expanded, growing to 400 acres on September 8 and then to 695 acres later that day, with containment dropping to 45% before recovering to 80% and eventually 100% by September 13. Throughout the timeline, the fire behavior remained minimal or moderate and smoldering, with personnel ranging from 42 to 66, and no estimated cost was reported.
Official source description: 12 Miles SE from Eldorado, TX
Minimal; Smoldering
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IRWIN ID: {094C1804-9791-4F58-B015-0069CC7F8287}
Discovered: Sep 5, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.7595, -100.4418
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The Half Section Fire has burned 695 acres as of September 13, 2026.
Yes, the Half Section Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Half Section Fire is burning in Schleicher, TX.
The Half Section Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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