Popcorn Fire, Texas
Agency feeds show the Popcorn Fire burning in Texas, United States. Reported size is about 15 acres (6 hectares) and was classified as 50% contained.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 50%
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Status: 50% contained
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Containment reported at 30%
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Size reported at approximately 15 acres (6.1 ha)
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Status: 30% contained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
32.4078, -97.4047
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Popcorn Fire burning in Texas, United States. Reported size is about 15 acres (6 hectares) and was classified as 50% contained.
The fire was last updated 2 hours ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 7 other active fires within about 245 km.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Texas (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Popcorn |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-TXTXS-266387 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Texas |
| Location | Johnson |
| Latitude | 32.40778 |
| Longitude | -97.40473 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 6:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | 50% contained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 15 ac |
| Containment % | 50% |
| Cause | Human |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 30, 2026, 2:53 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Popcorn Fire is currently reported at approximately 15 acres (6 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Popcorn Fire is located in Texas, United States at approximately 32.4078, -97.4047.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 50% (status: 50% contained).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-30.
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 7 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 actively tracked (last update 2 hours ago).