"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—achieving 100% containment shortly after discovery—despite the moderate fire behavior and the involvement of equipment and vehicle use as the cause."
The Upshur 7185 wildfire, located 12 miles northwest of Gilmer, TX in Upshur County, was discovered on August 18, 2026, and is currently active. The fire, caused by equipment and vehicle use, is under the jurisdiction of the SFS agency. As of the latest update on August 20, 2026, the blaze has burned 14 acres and is 100% contained, with 7 personnel on the scene and a moderate fire behavior classification. No further growth or containment changes have been reported since the initial assessment.
Official source description: 12 Miles NW from Gilmer, TX
Moderate
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Tyler-Longview-Marshall. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently fully contained and poses no immediate threat; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {0666C38B-45F6-4327-8BAC-E2EDFACDC423}
Discovered: Aug 18, 2026
Cause: Equipment and vehicle use
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.7904, -95.1342
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The Upshur 7185 Fire has burned 14 acres as of August 20, 2026.
Yes, the Upshur 7185 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Equipment and vehicle use.
The Upshur 7185 Fire is burning in Upshur, TX.
No, the Upshur 7185 Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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