Highland Fire (Texas)
Started on Sep 12, 2026. 75% of the perimeter still to contain.
United States todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Active fires nearby2 · 100 km
Quick facts
- Location
- Wichita County
- Complexity
- Type 5 Incident
- Jurisdiction
- SFS · Private land
Burning actively on private land in Wichita, Texas, the Highland Fire has consumed 300 acres since it began on September 12, 2026. Currently managed as a Type 5 Incident by the SFS, the wildfire remains zero percent contained.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, 3,213,890 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 41% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Texas for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 500 acres — about 2.0 km². Crews have contained 25% of the perimeter, but most of the fire line is still open.
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 3,213,890 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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