Sandy Fire (Texas)

Burning through tall grass averaging 2.5 feet in height, the Sandy Fire in Kenedy County, Texas, has consumed 2,003 acres located 12 miles northwest of Raymondville. Over its three days of burning, the fire exhibited an average daily growth of approximately 668 acres per day. Satellites detected three heat signatures over a 48-hour period near the incident, marking the extent of the spread across private land.

Fire behavior on the Type 5 incident has shifted to minimal and smoldering after experiencing wind-driven runs. A modest contingent of 29 personnel, managed by a Type 5 Incident Commander under the SFS agency, successfully brought the fire to 100 percent containment following its start on August 29, 2026.

This event unfolds within a regional fire season that typically runs from June to October. On a national scale, the broader context shows that 3,150,304 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 43 percent below the two-decade average.