"This fire is notable for its swift containment—achieving 100% containment within roughly six hours of discovery—demonstrating effective response and resource deployment."
The Wood 7771 wildfire, located in Wood County, Texas, was discovered on August 28, 2026, at 13:17 local time. The incident, managed by the SFS jurisdictional agency, initially burned 15 acres with minimal fire behavior. By 14:40 the behavior escalated to moderate, but the size remained unchanged. Rapid containment efforts followed, reaching 90% containment by 16:00 and full containment at 18:00 the same day, with no further growth reported.
Moderate
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Tyler-Longview-Marshall. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is fully contained and poses no immediate threat; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the area.
IRWIN ID: {7255BE81-E4D2-47A7-A133-3A2FEFD36550}
Discovered: Aug 28, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Managing Agency: SFS
Coordinates: 32.711, -95.2954
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The Wood 7771 Fire has burned 15 acres as of August 28, 2026.
Yes, the Wood 7771 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Wood 7771 Fire is burning in Wood, TX.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Wood 7771 Fire remains active.
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