EndedUpdated · Source: NIFC

Garcia Ranch Fire, Raymondville, Texas

Started

Burned
200 acres
81 hectares
ContainedCrews stopped it spreading on 25% of the perimeter. Not the same as out, and not 25% burned.
25%
of the perimeter
Lasted
2 days
from Sep 8, 2026
Growth per day
100 acres
on average
Complexity
Type 5
1 is the most complex
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Key facts

Source: NIFC
LocationKenedy County
ComplexityType 5 IncidentOfficial scale from 5 to 1: a Type 1 is the most complex in the country.
JurisdictionSFS · Private land

The story so far

The Garcia Ranch Fire in Kenedy County, Texas, burning near Raymondville, has officially ended after a 45-day run that saw the blaze expand at an approximate rate of 4 acres per day across private land. Managed by the SFS as a Type 5 Incident, the fire ultimately reached a size of 200 acres before firefighters brought containment efforts to 25 percent.

The incident formed part of a broader year for the country, which has seen 3,442,406 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 37 percent below the two-decade average. This activity occurred within the typical local fire season, which generally spans from June to October.

In context

This wildfire burned in Texas for 1 day. In total it burned about 200 acres — around 0.8 km².

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.

The bigger picture in United States

Across United States, roughly 3,453,410 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 37% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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