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Automated summary generated: Sep 7, 2026 08:41 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Rustler wildfire, located in Motley County, Texas, was first discovered on August 22, 2026, and is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. The fire began as a natural ignition and quickly expanded to 1,000 acres by the morning of August 23, with containment at 0%. Over the next 24 hours the blaze grew to 1,300 acres while containment rose to 25% and then 40% by evening. By August 24, the fire had reached 1,500 acres and containment improved to 65%, with 62 personnel on the scene. The next day the fire expanded to 1,834 acres, but containment climbed steadily to 100% by the early hours of August 25, after which minimal activity remained. The incident was officially deactivated on August 26, with only one person remaining on the scene for monitoring. The fireβs rapid growth from 1,000 to 1,834 acres in less than 48 hours, combined with the deployment of 62 personnel and the swift containment achieved, highlights the effectiveness of the response. The Rustler fire is notable for its quick escalation and the efficient containment achieved within a week, demonstrating the capacity of local agencies to manage natural ignition events. Preparedness advice: With the fire now fully contained and activity minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies. Residents should remain aware of any local advisories and avoid unnecessary exposure to the area until all monitoring is complete.
Official source description: 10 Miles SW from Roaring Springs, TX
Active; Single Tree Torching; Spotting
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN 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.
The Rustler Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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