Gypsum Creek Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
33.4678, -100.0411
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Gypsum Creek Fire · 10 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Medium smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: 0% contained
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Size reported at approximately 50 acres (20.2 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: 10% contained
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Size reported at approximately 200 acres (80.9 ha)
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Containment reported at 10%
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Status: 20% contained
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Containment reported at 20%
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Status: 50% contained
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Size reported at approximately 450 acres (182 ha)
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Containment reported at 50%
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Status: 75% contained
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Containment reported at 75%
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Status: 80% contained
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Containment reported at 80%
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Size reported at approximately 530 acres (214 ha)
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Status: 85% contained
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Containment reported at 85%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 90%
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Containment reported at 95%
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Texas (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Gypsum Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-TXTXS-266131 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Texas |
| Location | King |
| Latitude | 33.46781 |
| Longitude | -100.04107 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 3:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 535 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Gypsum Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 535 acres (217 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Gypsum Creek Fire is located in Texas, United States at approximately 33.4678, -100.0411.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-22.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (medium density).
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 36 minutes ago).