"Hydra’s rapid growth to over 1,100 acres in a single day and the deployment of up to 168 personnel highlight the potential for significant resource commitment and the need for vigilant monitoring."
The Hydra wildfire, located 3 miles south of Meridian, Texas in Bosque County, was first discovered on September 14, 2026, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire rapidly expanded from 30 acres to 1,100 acres within 24 hours, with extreme behavior and spotting reported during the early phase. Over the next several days, containment increased from 0% to 87% as personnel rose from 35 to 168, with the fire size stabilizing at 933 acres by September 18. The incident remains minimal and smoldering, with containment progressing steadily.
Official source description: 3 Miles S from Meridian, TX
Minimal; Smoldering; Running
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Waco-Killeen. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal and smoldering; general wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no immediate evacuation is required.
IRWIN ID: {84E36F94-7085-4B4F-B8BC-81FADF25AA58}
Discovered: Sep 14, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 31.8487, -97.6533
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The Hydra Fire has burned 933 acres as of September 24, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Hydra Fire is 87% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Hydra Fire is burning in Bosque, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Hydra Fire remains active.
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