"This fire is notable for its rapid containment—achieving 100% containment within roughly three hours of detection—despite moderate fire behavior and a natural cause. The swift response demonstrates effective management and resource allocation by the SFS agency."
The Wood 7485 wildfire, located in Wood County, Texas, was discovered on August 23, 2026, at 15:18 local time and is currently active. The incident, caused by natural factors and managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency, quickly grew from 10 acres to 14 acres within the first hour, reaching 14 acres by 18:20. Containment improved steadily, rising from 30% at 17:40 to 100% by 20:40 on the same day, with moderate fire behavior reported throughout. No personnel or cost estimates were provided, and the fire was fully contained by the evening of its discovery.
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 fully contained and poses no immediate threat. General wildfire safety guidance applies, but no evacuation or special precautions are currently necessary.
IRWIN ID: {0D724F15-6A1A-4423-A129-A38D46DBBE74}
Discovered: Aug 23, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.6825, -95.2834
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The Wood 7485 Fire has burned 14 acres as of August 23, 2026.
Yes, the Wood 7485 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Wood 7485 Fire is burning in Wood, TX.
No, the Wood 7485 Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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