"The fire’s rapid expansion to 300 acres within 24 hours and the swift containment to 100% within 48 hours highlight effective resource deployment and fire suppression tactics. The incident’s minimal cost and limited personnel involvement underscore efficient management of a potentially hazardous wildfire."
The Saxon wildfire, located in Burnet County, Texas, was first discovered on August 9, 2026, and was caused by debris and open burning. The incident grew from 100 acres at 25% containment to 300 acres by August 10, with containment rising steadily from 50% to 100% by August 11. Personnel peaked at 29 firefighters during the peak containment period, and the fire behavior was reported as minimal until a brief active phase on August 31. The incident was deactivated on August 28, 2026, but remained on the feed with 300 acres fully contained and minimal activity reported on August 31. The incident was managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency.
Official source description: 3 Miles NE from Bertram, TX
Active
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Austin. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The current fire behavior is minimal and the fire is fully contained, so general wildfire safety guidance applies. Residents should remain aware of local advisories and avoid unnecessary exposure to the area.
IRWIN ID: {7974BE87-D571-4BDA-B23D-79127C468E61}
Discovered: Aug 9, 2026
Cause: Debris and open burning
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.779, -98.002
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The Saxon Fire has burned 300 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Saxon Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Debris and open burning.
The Saxon Fire is burning in Burnet, TX.
No, the Saxon Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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