Started on Sep 30, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Quick facts
- Location
- Texas County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
An active wildfire designated as the Hwy B Fire is currently burning across 400 acres of private land in Texas County, Missouri. The blaze, which ignited on September 30, 2026, continues to burn during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October.
This incident unfolds within a broader national context where 3,307,295 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 40% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Missouri for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 400 acres — about 1.6 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 3,307,295 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 40% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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