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Mackey Fire

Feed checked
Oct 22, 2026 19:00 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 9, 2026 14:21 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Oct 7, 2026 17:00 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

14
Acres
100%
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 9, 2026 22:36 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Mackey wildfire, located in McLennan County, Texas, was discovered on October 6, 2026, at 20:14:43. The fire, caused by debris and open burning, was reported by the SFS agency. Initial reports from NIFC indicated the blaze had burned 20 acres and was 55% contained by 21:20:03, with moderate fire behavior noted at 21:40:03. The fire size decreased to 14 acres by 22:00:06, and containment steadily improved, reaching 60% at 00:00:06, 85% at 01:20:03, 95% at 15:00:06, and full containment of 100% by 17:00:04 on October 7. The incident remains under the jurisdiction of the SFS agency, with no personnel or cost details provided.

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Moderate

Intelligence Timeline

Wed, Oct 7 - 5:00 PM Source: NIFC
14 acres
100% cont.
Wed, Oct 7 - 3:00 PM Source: NIFC
14 acres
95% cont.
Wed, Oct 7 - 1:20 AM Source: NIFC
14 acres
85% cont.
Wed, Oct 7 - 12:00 AM Source: NIFC
14 acres
60% cont.
Tue, Oct 6 - 10:00 PM Source: NIFC
14 acres
55% cont.

Location

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IRWIN ID: {1D184F33-CF54-4F62-B3B1-1D4524031137}

Discovered: Oct 6, 2026

Cause: Debris and open burning

Managing Agency: SFS

Coordinates: 31.3383, -97.2899

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Mackey Fire burned?

The Mackey Fire has burned 14 acres as of October 7, 2026.

Is the Mackey Fire contained?

Yes, the Mackey Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Mackey Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.

Where is the Mackey Fire located?

The Mackey Fire is burning in McLennan, TX.

Is the Mackey Fire still active?

The Mackey Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.

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