"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within an hour—despite being caused by equipment and vehicle use, highlighting effective response and minimal impact on the surrounding area."
The Ladle wildfire, located in Parker County, Texas, was discovered on 2026-09-14 at 15:35:29 and is currently active. The fire, caused by equipment and vehicle use, has burned 11 acres and is 100% contained as of 2026-09-14 18:20:10. Initial reports from NIFC indicated 75% containment at 17:20:04, with minimal fire behavior noted throughout the timeline. The incident is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. The fire’s size remained steady at 11 acres, and containment progressed from 75% to full containment within one hour.
Minimal
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Dallas-Fort Worth. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal in behavior and fully contained; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the area.
IRWIN ID: {D1BCED77-394D-4576-8B19-28DE2F99D365}
Discovered: Sep 14, 2026
Cause: Equipment and vehicle use
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.6828, -97.8567
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The Ladle Fire has burned 11 acres as of September 14, 2026.
Yes, the Ladle Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Equipment and vehicle use.
The Ladle Fire is burning in Parker, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Ladle Fire remains active.
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