Torch Tree Fire, Texas
Torch Tree is a wildfire currently listed in Texas, United States, with an estimated burned area of 365 acres (148 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 90%
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Size reported at approximately 365 acres (148 ha)
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Containment reported at 20%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 10%
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Status: 10% contained
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Status: 0% contained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
27.0995, -98.3421
Current Situation
Torch Tree is a wildfire currently listed in Texas, United States, with an estimated burned area of 365 acres (148 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Torch Tree Fire, Texas · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Fires
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Road Closures
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Texas (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Torch Tree |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-TXTXS-266249 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Texas |
| Location | Falfurrias, Brooks |
| Latitude | 27.09945 |
| Longitude | -98.34211 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 3:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 365 ac |
| Containment % | 90% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 9 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 7:34 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Torch Tree Fire is currently reported at approximately 365 acres (148 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Torch Tree Fire is located in Texas, United States at approximately 27.0995, -98.3421.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 90% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-27.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
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 2 minutes ago).