"The fire’s rapid growth from 50 to 200 acres within a few hours and the subsequent containment progress highlight the effectiveness of early response efforts. Its full containment within 48 hours demonstrates successful resource deployment and fire suppression tactics."
The Red Bank wildfire, located in Parker County, Texas, was first discovered on September 15, 2026, at 18:45:15. By the initial NIFC report at 20:20:08, the fire had burned 50 acres with no containment. Within the same day, the blaze expanded rapidly to 200 acres, still uncontained, before gaining 40% containment by 21:40:08. Over the next 24 hours, containment increased steadily—60% by 23:20:04, 70% by 01:00:05 on September 16, and 80% by 00:40:03 on September 17—while the fire size plateaued at 207 acres. The incident was fully contained at 100% by 01:00:02 on September 18, with no change in acreage thereafter. The cause remains undetermined and the incident is managed by the Texas State Forest Service (SFS).
Moderate
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 behaving moderately. General wildfire safety guidance applies, but no immediate evacuation or sheltering is required.
IRWIN ID: {57A034B6-C5DA-4780-BA17-014940D059CC}
Discovered: Sep 15, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.5735, -97.9055
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The Red Bank Fire has burned 207 acres as of September 18, 2026.
Yes, the Red Bank Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Red Bank Fire is burning in Parker, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Red Bank Fire remains active.
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