"The McKee Draw fire expanded over 4,400 acres in a short period, requiring a significant deployment of up to 24 personnel and illustrating the rapid escalation potential of wildfires in the region."
The McKee Draw wildfire, located 13 miles northwest of Rocksprings in Edwards County, Texas, was first discovered on August 29, 2026. The fire grew rapidly from 800 acres to 4,416 acres within two days, reaching 85% containment by August 31 and full containment by September 2. The incident is under the jurisdiction of the San Felipe State Forest (SFS) and remains undetermined in cause. Fire behavior evolved from active, wind‑driven runs to moderate flanking and eventually minimal smoldering as containment increased. Personnel numbers rose from 2 to 24 during the peak of activity before stabilizing at 21 as the fire was fully contained.
Official source description: 13 Miles NW from Rocksprings, TX
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: San Antonio. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, standard wildfire safety precautions apply. Residents should remain vigilant for any potential flare‑ups and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {8E7DDDA2-0CAC-463A-A190-05297A97EAD2}
Discovered: Aug 29, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.1842, -100.3149
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The McKee Draw Fire has burned 4,416 acres as of September 2, 2026.
Yes, the McKee Draw Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The McKee Draw Fire is burning in Edwards, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the McKee Draw Fire remains active.
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