"This fire is notable for its swift containment—achieving 100% containment within a few days of discovery—and for its minimal impact, covering only 10.45 acres with no reported casualties or significant damage."
The Rusk 6783 wildfire was discovered on August 10, 2026, in Rusk County, Texas, near latitude 32.189989 and longitude -94.926773. The fire, caused by power generation, transmission, or distribution activities, was reported by the NIFC on August 20, 2026, covering 10.45 acres and was 100% contained with minimal fire behavior. The incident is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency. Since its discovery, the fire has not expanded and has been fully contained, indicating a rapid and effective response. The situation remains stable with no further updates reported.
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IRWIN ID: {5AB6EEF0-80BD-4637-9AD2-F37F8F1A1200}
Discovered: Aug 10, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.19, -94.9268
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The Rusk 6783 Fire has burned 10 acres as of August 20, 2026.
Yes, the Rusk 6783 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Rusk 6783 Fire is burning in Rusk, TX.
The Rusk 6783 Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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