"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—achieving 100% containment within roughly two hours of discovery—despite the lack of detailed fire behavior data. The swift response by the SFS demonstrates effective wildfire management in the region."
The Red River 7960 wildfire, located in Red River County, Texas, was discovered on September 1, 2026, at 17:20:09. The fire has burned 10 acres and is currently 100% contained. It was reported by the NIFC and is under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The cause remains undetermined. Over the course of the day, the fire grew from 10 acres with no containment to 25% containment within 20 minutes, and reached full containment by 19:40:03, with no change in acreage reported.
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The fire is currently fully contained, and no immediate evacuation or fire danger is reported. General wildfire safety guidance applies if conditions change.
IRWIN ID: {15D05970-455D-4B9F-837B-8F62CAD80884}
Discovered: Sep 1, 2026
Cause: Equipment and vehicle use
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.7149, -95.0757
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The Red River 7960 Fire has burned 10 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the Red River 7960 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Equipment and vehicle use.
The Red River 7960 Fire is burning in Red River, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Red River 7960 Fire remains active.
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