"This fire is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within five days—despite an initial extreme behavior and a sizable 480-acre burn area. The deployment of six personnel and a $96,000 estimated cost reflect a focused, efficient response. "
The Hancock - Texas Flat Road wildfire, located 6 miles southeast of Picayune, MS in Hancock County, was discovered on August 21, 2026. By August 23, the fire had burned 480 acres and was 80% contained, with five personnel on the scene and an estimated cost of $96,000. The next hour saw the fire shrink to 408 acres while maintaining 80% containment, and the cost adjusted to $81,600. Over the following days the fire remained at 408–410 acres, with containment rising to 95% on August 24, dipping to 90% on August 25, and finally reaching 100% on August 26, all while the fire behavior transitioned from extreme to active to minimal. The incident remains active but fully contained as of the latest update.
Official source description: 6 Miles SE from Picayune, MS
Minimal
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IRWIN ID: {EE578915-663E-4B59-A8C9-746E537595FB}
Discovered: Aug 21, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $81,600
Coordinates: 30.4561, -89.6183
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The Hancock - Texas Flat Road Fire has burned 410 acres as of August 26, 2026.
Yes, the Hancock - Texas Flat Road Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Hancock - Texas Flat Road Fire is burning in Hancock, MS.
The Hancock - Texas Flat Road Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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