Bufford Creek Fire (Texas)

Burning across private lands in Stephens County, the active Bufford Creek Fire has scorched 3,240 acres since it started on August 10, 2026. Located five miles northeast of Breckenridge, Texas, the incident has maintained an average daily growth of approximately 1,080 acres per day over its three days of burning, while satellites are picking up a single heat signature nearby over the past 48 hours. Fire activity currently features minimal behavior alongside spotting and isolated torching within 2.5-foot tall grass fuels.

A response team of 54 personnel operating under a Type 4 Incident management and Type 4 IC structure has brought the fire to 95 percent containment with the assistance of the SFS agency. This localized event unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 2,893,377 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 47 percent below the two-decade average for a typical fire season that spans from June to October.