Rust Fire, Texas
Rust burned in Texas, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
30.6347, -98.0620
Current Situation
Rust burned in Texas, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
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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
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Texas (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Rust |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-TXBAR-000328 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Texas |
| Location | Burnet |
| Latitude | 30.63465 |
| Longitude | -98.06202 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 6:53 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:04 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Rust Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Rust Fire is located in Texas, United States at approximately 30.6347, -98.0620.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).