"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—achieving full control within 17 hours of discovery—despite an initial growth rate that saw the fire expand by over 3 acres in the first hour. The swift response by the SFS agency prevented further spread and potential damage."
The No Fence wildfire, located in Burnet County, Texas, was first reported on September 8, 2026, at 01:14:15. The fire quickly grew from 10 acres to 13.17 acres within the first few hours, reaching 40% containment by 04:20:04. Over the next 12 hours, containment increased steadily, reaching 90% at 16:40:05 and full containment of 100% by 18:20:06. The cause remains undetermined and the incident is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Austin. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained, and no active fire behavior is reported. General wildfire safety guidance applies, but no immediate evacuation or sheltering is required.
IRWIN ID: {7B501356-1C29-4BAE-B08B-EF196A22FD68}
Discovered: Sep 8, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.893, -97.9492
Other wildfires that have recently been contained or dropped from official tracking in TX.
The No Fence Fire has burned 13 acres as of September 8, 2026.
Yes, the No Fence Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The No Fence Fire is burning in Burnet, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the No Fence Fire remains active.
Real-time map, acreage, and containment for every major U.S. wildfire, updated from official NIFC data.
View Live Map →