"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—full containment was achieved within less than nine hours of discovery—demonstrating effective firefighting response in a relatively small but potentially hazardous area."
The Smith 7895 wildfire was discovered on August 31, 2026, in Smith County, Texas, by the SFS agency. The fire quickly grew to 20 acres within the first few hours, then fluctuated slightly, reaching a maximum of 21 acres by 7:40 AM the same day. Containment progressed rapidly, achieving 50% containment by 4:40 AM, 75% by 5:40 AM, and full containment (100%) by 7:40 AM. By the final report on September 27, the fire remained fully contained and was described as having minimal fire behavior. No official cause has been determined.
Minimal
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: Tyler-Longview-Marshall. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Tyler Airport Relocated C82.
The fire is fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or sheltering is required.
IRWIN ID: {9003BAF3-FA55-49B6-A3D1-EE174BEF487B}
Discovered: Aug 31, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.5649, -95.2781
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The Smith 7895 Fire has burned 21 acres as of September 27, 2026.
Yes, the Smith 7895 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Smith 7895 Fire is burning in Smith, TX.
The Smith 7895 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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