"The rapid containment of a moderate‑behaving fire that grew to 75 acres within 24 hours demonstrates effective coordination by the SFS agency and highlights the importance of early detection and resource deployment in power‑related wildfire incidents."
The Pecan wildfire, located in Wise County, Texas, was discovered on August 24, 2026, and is attributed to power generation/transmission/distribution activities. Initial reports on August 24 noted 60 acres with no containment, but by the next day the fire had expanded to 75 acres and was 75% contained, though containment later fluctuated to 40% before stabilizing at 100% by August 25. Fire behavior shifted from minimal to moderate with spotting and smoldering, and personnel increased from 16 to 24 as containment progressed. The incident remains fully contained as of the latest update on August 26, with no estimated cost reported.
Official source description: 5 Miles NW from Decatur, TX
Minimal; Spotting; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: Dallas-Fort Worth. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-11 02:00:00 UTC · Site: Eagle Mountain Lake C75.
General wildfire safety guidance applies; remain aware of local advisories and avoid outdoor activities in the vicinity of the fire until official clearance is issued.
IRWIN ID: {0ADAA9CC-7DD8-43A2-A742-4127FC44A02F}
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026
Cause: Power generation/transmission/distribution
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 33.2784, -97.5401
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The Pecan Fire has burned 57 acres as of August 26, 2026.
Yes, the Pecan Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Power generation/transmission/distribution.
The Pecan Fire is burning in Wise, TX.
The Pecan Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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