Star Lake Fire (Texas)
Started on Sep 11, 2026.
United States todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Jefferson County
- Jurisdiction
- USFWS · Federal land
Burning across 200 acres of federal land in Jefferson, Texas, the active Star Lake Fire is managed by the USFWS after igniting on September 11, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, 3,207,126 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 41% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Texas for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 200 acres — about 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 3,207,126 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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