"The Lobo fire grew quickly to 658 acres in a single day, requiring a significant response of up to 59 personnel and demonstrating a rapid containment trajectory that highlights the effectiveness of early intervention."
The Lobo wildfire, located in Eastland County, Texas, was first discovered on September 15, 2026, at 17:21:15. The fire rapidly expanded from 100 acres to 658 acres within 24 hours, with containment progressing from 0% to 100% by September 18. The incident is caused by an undetermined source and is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. Fire behavior evolved from moderate group torching to minimal group torching as containment increased, with personnel peaking at 59 and later reducing to 28 as the fire was brought under control.
Official source description: 3 Miles NE from Cisco, TX
Minimal; Group Torching
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 contained; general wildfire safety guidance applies, but residents should remain aware of potential smoke and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {FC7B4991-2578-4631-A465-8ECE2179D2EC}
Discovered: Sep 15, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.4266, -98.9307
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The Lobo Fire has burned 658 acres as of September 19, 2026.
Yes, the Lobo Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Lobo Fire is burning in Eastland, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Lobo Fire remains active.
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