"The rapid progression from 20 to 22.34 acres and the swift attainment of 100% containment within roughly two hours highlight effective firefighting response and resource allocation."
The Polk 7967 wildfire, located in Polk County, Texas, was discovered on September 1, 2026, at 18:54:13. The fire, caused by equipment and vehicle use, is under the jurisdiction of the SFS. Initial reports at 20:00:04 indicated a 20‑acre blaze with no containment. By 20:20:06 the fire had reached 50% containment, and at 21:20:05 the blaze had expanded to 22.34 acres and was fully contained at 100%. The fire behavior remained moderate throughout the timeline.
Moderate
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Beaumont-Port Arthur. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently fully contained and exhibiting moderate behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {CEF39CCE-DCB4-4F93-9967-CC358DBD76A1}
Discovered: Sep 1, 2026
Cause: Equipment and vehicle use
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.9168, -94.8709
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The Polk 7967 Fire has burned 22 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the Polk 7967 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Equipment and vehicle use.
The Polk 7967 Fire is burning in Polk, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Polk 7967 Fire remains active.
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