"The fire’s swift growth to over 600 acres in a single day and the rapid shift from extreme to minimal fire behavior highlight the volatility of power‑related ignition sources and the effectiveness of coordinated suppression efforts."
The Highland wildfire, located in Wichita County, Texas, was first discovered on September 12, 2026, and is attributed to power generation, transmission, or distribution activities. The San Antonio Fire Department (SFS) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. The fire rapidly expanded from 300 acres to 622 acres within 24 hours, with containment progressing from 0% to 100% by September 13. Fire behavior escalated to extreme conditions early in the day before dropping to minimal by the evening, while personnel increased from 17 to 20. The incident remains fully contained with no estimated cost reported.
Official source description: 1 Miles N from Iowa Park, TX
Minimal
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Lawton North.
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, standard wildfire safety precautions apply; remain vigilant for any potential flare‑ups and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {27C0D026-86BB-45FF-8AD5-994D9F860018}
Discovered: Sep 12, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.9679, -98.6603
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The Highland Fire has burned 622 acres as of September 13, 2026.
Yes, the Highland Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Highland Fire is burning in Wichita, TX.
The Highland Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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