"The Rustler fire grew quickly, expanding 834 acres in less than 48 hours, and required a substantial firefighting effort of 62 personnel at its peak, highlighting the rapid escalation potential of natural fires in the region."
The Rustler wildfire, located in Motley County, Texas, was first discovered on August 22, 2026, and is caused by natural factors under the jurisdiction of the SFS. The fire rapidly expanded from 1,000 acres on the morning of August 23 to a peak of 1,834 acres by the evening of August 24, while containment progressed from 0% to 100% by August 25. Personnel peaked at 62 firefighters during the height of the fire, after which the crew was reduced to 20 and eventually 1 as containment was achieved. Fire behavior shifted from active, isolated torching and spotting to minimal, single-tree torching as containment increased. The incident was officially deactivated on August 26 after full containment was confirmed.
Official source description: 10 Miles SW from Roaring Springs, TX
Active; Single Tree Torching; Spotting
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Lubbock. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no evacuation or immediate danger is expected.
IRWIN ID: {7615725D-D9C8-4362-BEDC-BF102E7F01D0}
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.8381, -100.9927
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The Rustler Fire has burned 1,834 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Rustler Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Rustler Fire is burning in Motley, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Rustler Fire remains active.
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