West Fork Fire (Texas)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Sutton County
- Complexity
- Type 5 Incident
- Jurisdiction
- SFS · Private land
Burning across private land in Sutton, Texas, the active West Fork Fire has grown to 250 acres with zero containment since it began on August 28, 2026. Satellites are picking up three heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing activity of the blaze as it is managed as a Type 5 Incident by the SFS.
This fire occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 3,126,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 43% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Texas for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 250 acres — about 1.0 km². Crews report no containment yet, so the fire can still spread.
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 3,126,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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