Gypsum Creek Fire, Texas
This archive page covers the Gypsum Creek Fire in Texas, United States. Last known size: 535 acres (217 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 90%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 85%
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Status: 85% contained
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Size reported at approximately 530 acres (214 ha)
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Containment reported at 80%
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Status: 80% contained
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Containment reported at 75%
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Status: 75% contained
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Containment reported at 50%
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Size reported at approximately 450 acres (182 ha)
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Status: 50% contained
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Containment reported at 20%
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Status: 20% contained
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Containment reported at 10%
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Size reported at approximately 200 acres (80.9 ha)
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Status: 10% contained
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 50 acres (20.2 ha)
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Status: 0% contained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.4678, -100.0411
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Gypsum Creek Fire in Texas, United States. Last known size: 535 acres (217 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 4 other incidents inside roughly 227 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Gypsum Creek Fire, Texas · 10 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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Texas (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Gypsum Creek |
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| 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 | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 535 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| 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 last recorded size of the Gypsum Creek Fire was 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?
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?
There are 4 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).