"The West Fork fire demonstrated a rapid containment turnaround, shrinking from 800 acres to full containment within 48 hours, showcasing effective firefighting resources and coordination. Its swift resolution highlights the importance of early detection and aggressive suppression tactics in preventing larger, more destructive fires."
The West Fork wildfire, located in McLennan County, Texas, was first discovered on September 21, 2026, at 20:10:20. Initially reported at 800 acres with no containment, the fire’s size rapidly decreased to 400 acres by 23:00:03, while containment rose to 15%. Over the next 24 hours the fire continued to shrink, reaching 184 acres by 00:40:03 with 65% containment, and eventually stabilizing at 193 acres by 02:00:04 with 92% containment. By the evening of September 22, containment had reached 100%, and the fire was declared fully contained. The incident remains active in the feed but is no longer growing, with the jurisdictional agency being the SFS and the cause undetermined.
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Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Waco-Killeen. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained, but general wildfire safety guidance still applies: stay informed about local conditions, avoid outdoor activities in high fire risk areas, and follow any official evacuation or safety orders.
IRWIN ID: {D7F7F49F-24E8-467F-ACBE-6BC5EF634F88}
Discovered: Sep 21, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 31.308, -97.3111
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The West Fork Fire has burned 193 acres as of September 22, 2026.
Yes, the West Fork Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The West Fork Fire is burning in McLennan, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the West Fork Fire remains active.
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