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Automated summary generated: Nov 4, 2026 22:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Upshur 7185 wildfire was discovered on 2026-08-18 at 20:27:00 and reported by the National Interagency Fire Center on 2026-08-20 at 21:55:35. At that time the fire had burned 14 acres and was 100β―% contained, with seven personnel assigned. The incident was caused by power generation, transmission, or distribution equipment and is under the jurisdiction of the SFS agency.
Official source description: 12 Miles NW from Gilmer, TX
Moderate
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14 acres
Latest available source report: Aug 20, 2026 21:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 21:55 | 14 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Tyler Airport Relocated C82.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {0666C38B-45F6-4327-8BAC-E2EDFACDC423}
Discovered: Aug 18, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
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: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Upshur 7185 Fire is burning in Upshur, TX.
The Upshur 7185 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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