"This incident is notable for its rapid containment, achieving 100% containment within two days of discovery, and for the significant reduction in acreage from 207 to 191 acres during that period."
The Mocking Bird wildfire was discovered on August 30, 2026, in Montague County, Texas, and is currently managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. The fire initially burned 207 acres and was 0% contained at 23:00 UTC on the discovery day. By 02:00 UTC the following morning, containment had increased to 40%, and by 04:00 UTC it reached 75% containment. On September 1, the fire had been fully contained at 100% and the acreage had decreased to 191 acres, indicating successful suppression efforts. The cause remains undetermined and no additional personnel or cost estimates are available in the official reports.
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Parker County C76.
The fire is fully contained, so general wildfire safety guidance applies. Stay alert for any potential re-ignition and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {11F7A121-3CCB-493B-B37B-A1F758DA445A}
Discovered: Aug 30, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.4797, -97.9362
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The Mocking Bird Fire has burned 191 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the Mocking Bird Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Mocking Bird Fire is burning in Montague, TX.
The Mocking Bird Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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