"The fire’s rapid containment—reaching 100% within roughly 10 hours of discovery—demonstrates effective response and limited resource impact, making it a notable example of swift wildfire management."
The Persimmons wildfire, located in Hunt County, Texas, was discovered on September 10, 2026, at 21:54:01. The fire, caused by debris and open burning, was initially 20 acres with no containment. By 23:00:06 the same day, containment had risen to 60%, and by 23:40:03 it reached 80%. The next update at 00:00:05 on September 11 reported the fire had grown to 26 acres but was fully contained at 100%. The incident is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency and remains active.
Minimal
Unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung conditions, older adults, and children should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Dallas-Fort Worth. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {286A727B-F247-47FE-ABEB-12DCB0B362EF}
Discovered: Sep 10, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.045, -95.8926
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The Persimmons Fire has burned 26 acres as of September 11, 2026.
Yes, the Persimmons Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Persimmons Fire is burning in Hunt, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Persimmons Fire remains active.
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