"Despite its small size, the fire’s rapid growth from 10 to 15 acres in a short period highlights the potential for power-related incidents to ignite quickly. The 100% containment status indicates effective management, but the cause underscores the importance of monitoring electrical infrastructure."
The Henderson 8106 wildfire, located in Henderson County, Texas, was discovered on September 4, 2026, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire, caused by power generation/transmission/distribution, has grown from 10 acres to 15 acres by September 5, 2026, while remaining 100% contained. Fire behavior is reported as minimal throughout the timeline, and no personnel or cost estimates have been provided. The incident remains active with no deactivation noted.
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IRWIN ID: {01951745-938E-4DDF-8E98-4D4B3104538B}
Discovered: Sep 4, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.3357, -95.5012
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The Henderson 8106 Fire has burned 15 acres as of September 5, 2026.
Yes, the Henderson 8106 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Henderson 8106 Fire is burning in Henderson, TX.
The Henderson 8106 Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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