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Automated summary generated: Oct 9, 2026 21:34 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The SAN FRANCISCO 2 wildfire, located in Starr County, Texas at latitude 26.2867 and longitude -98.6922, was discovered on 2026-09-30 at 01:30. The fire, caused by an undetermined source and managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, initially burned 510 acres with no containment. By 2026-09-30 19:40, containment reached 10% with 17 personnel on the scene and the fire described as active, backing, and torching. The blaze grew modestly to 524 acres and achieved full containment (100%) by 2026-10-02 19:00, with only one personnel remaining on the scene and an estimated cost of $40,000.
Official source description: 2 Miles S from LA CASITA, TX
Minimal; Backing; Torching
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-22 18:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Mission C43.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {045F13C2-ADA1-4D4C-8F18-C380179F8D01}
Discovered: Sep 30, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFWS
Est. Cost to Date: $40,000
Coordinates: 26.2867, -98.6922
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The SAN FRANCISCO 2 Fire has burned 524 acres as of October 2, 2026.
Yes, the SAN FRANCISCO 2 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The SAN FRANCISCO 2 Fire is burning in Starr, TX.
The SAN FRANCISCO 2 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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