"The rapid growth from 200 to 499 acres in less than 30 hours, combined with the swift containment achieved within 24 hours, highlights the effectiveness of the response and the potential for similar incidents to be managed quickly when resources are mobilized promptly."
The Red Gate wildfire, located 4 miles northeast of Eldorado, Texas in Schleicher County, was first discovered on September 7, 2026 at 17:51:11. The fire grew from 200 acres at 19:00 to 466 acres by 22:40, then to 499 acres by 01:20 the next day, reaching full containment at 17:40 on September 8. Throughout the timeline, containment increased from 0% to 30% to 70% and finally 100%, with 31 personnel initially assigned and later reduced to 20 as the fire was fully contained. The cause remains undetermined and the incident is managed by the SFS agency. Current fire behavior is minimal flanking, indicating the fire is no longer actively spreading.
Official source description: 4 Miles NE from Eldorado, TX
Minimal; Flanking
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies. Residents should remain aware of local advisories and avoid unnecessary exposure to smoke or residual hazards.
IRWIN ID: {161E7715-2190-40EA-AFE9-B34366375782}
Discovered: Sep 7, 2026
Cause: Equipment and vehicle use
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.8883, -100.5292
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The Red Gate Fire has burned 499 acres as of September 8, 2026.
Yes, the Red Gate Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Equipment and vehicle use.
The Red Gate Fire is burning in Schleicher, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Red Gate Fire remains active.
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