"This fire is notable for its rapid containment—achieving 100% containment within a few days of discovery—despite its moderate behavior and the potential risks associated with power infrastructure."
The Socagee Fire, located in Panola County, Texas, was discovered on August 10, 2026, and is currently reported as 43 acres in size with 100% containment. The fire was caused by power generation, transmission, or distribution activities and is under the jurisdiction of the SFS. As of the latest update on August 20, 2026, the fire is exhibiting moderate behavior, but no additional growth or containment changes have been reported since the initial assessment.
Moderate
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IRWIN ID: {2E8E2D3B-0875-4E89-B576-DE3724A94F9F}
Discovered: Aug 10, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.2933, -94.122
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The Socagee Fire Fire has burned 43 acres as of August 20, 2026.
Yes, the Socagee Fire Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Socagee Fire Fire is burning in Panola, TX.
The Socagee Fire Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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