"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within 44 hours of discovery—demonstrating effective suppression efforts and minimal resource impact."
The Hollow Branch wildfire, located in Erath County, Texas, was discovered on September 1, 2026, at 19:56:44. The fire, caused by debris and open burning, was reported by the SFS agency. Initial reports indicated a 15‑acre blaze with no containment, but the fire quickly stabilized, shrinking to 10 acres by 22:00 and achieving 100% containment by 19:40 on September 2. The final update on October 8 confirms the fire remains fully contained, with minimal activity and no further growth.
Minimal
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Granbury C73.
The fire is currently fully contained with minimal activity; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {30C9DE4E-8E68-4C9C-BA72-C74702984D5D}
Discovered: Sep 1, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.0198, -98.0121
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The Hollow Branch Fire has burned 14 acres as of October 8, 2026.
Yes, the Hollow Branch Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Hollow Branch Fire is burning in Erath, TX.
The Hollow Branch Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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