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Tracked IncidentTX

Red River 7523 Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Nov 4, 2026 17:21 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Aug 24, 2026 02:00 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

17
Acres
100%
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Nov 4, 2026 17:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Red River 7523 wildfire was discovered on August 24, 2026, in Red River County, Texas, by the Texas State Forest Service (SFS). The fire, caused by debris and open burning, quickly grew to 17 acres and was reported as 100% contained by 2:00β€―AM on the same day, with minimal fire behavior noted. No additional updates have been provided since the initial report, and the incident remains fully contained with no further growth or changes in status.

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

1

First recorded acreage

17 acres

Last recorded acreage

17 acres

Latest available source report: Aug 24, 2026 02:00 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.

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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Aug 24, 2026 02:0017100.0%NIFC

Location

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Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {486A3913-1C4C-442C-A3AF-BDDF4EFC2312}

Discovered: Aug 24, 2026

Cause: Debris and open burning

Managing Agency: SFS

Coordinates: 33.7099, -94.9404

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Red River 7523 Fire burned?

The Red River 7523 Fire has burned 17 acres as of August 24, 2026.

Is the Red River 7523 Fire contained?

Yes, the Red River 7523 Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Red River 7523 Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.

Where is the Red River 7523 Fire located?

The Red River 7523 Fire is burning in Red River, TX.

Is the Red River 7523 Fire still active?

The Red River 7523 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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