"Although the fire is small and fully contained, it is notable for its rapid containment and the fact that it was caused by power infrastructure, highlighting the importance of maintaining electrical equipment in wildfire-prone areas."
The Windmill wildfire, located in Bell County, Texas, was discovered on August 13, 2026, and has burned a total of 14 acres. The incident is fully contained at 100% and is under the jurisdiction of the SFS agency. The fire was caused by power generation, transmission, or distribution equipment. Over the course of the timeline, the fire’s size remained steady at 14 acres and containment did not change, with the latest update noting moderate fire behavior. The incident remains inactive and no additional resources or costs have been reported.
Moderate
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IRWIN ID: {44AC0BB9-88D3-4F16-B0DC-2A0F1CADA982}
Discovered: Aug 13, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 30.9855, -97.4993
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The Windmill Fire has burned 14 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Windmill Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Windmill Fire is burning in Bell, TX.
The Windmill Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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