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Automated summary generated: Nov 3, 2026 03:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Stinky wildfire, located in Potter County, Texas, was discovered on May 17, 2026, and is currently reported as 100% contained with 2 personnel on the scene. The fire has burned 2,335 acres and is described as extreme with creeping behavior. The cause remains undetermined pending further investigation. The incident is managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency and was last reported by NIFC on November 3, 2026.
Official source description: 5 Miles NW from Amarillo, TX
Extreme; Creeping
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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2,335 acres
2,335 acres
Latest available source report: Nov 3, 2026 03:03 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 03:03 | 2,335 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Amarillo. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Palo Duro.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {FCCCB1CD-F00F-484F-BEEB-43874CB5FD86}
Discovered: May 17, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 35.225, -102.0169
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The Stinky Fire has burned 2,335 acres as of November 3, 2026.
Yes, the Stinky Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Stinky Fire is burning in Potter, TX.
The Stinky Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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