Upshur 6318 Fire, Texas
Agency feeds show the Upshur 6318 Fire burning in Texas, United States. Reported size is about 2 acres and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 80%
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.8 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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32.5750, -94.8891
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Upshur 6318 Fire burning in Texas, United States. Reported size is about 2 acres and was classified as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 3 hours ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near White Oak (5.8 km SE), Gladewater (6.6 km SW), Liberty City (15.4 km S), Longview (16.2 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 1 other incident inside roughly 171 km.
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Agency-reported size for Upshur 6318 Fire, Texas · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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White Oak
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Gladewater
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Liberty City
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Longview
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Gilmer
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Kilgore
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: White Oak at 3.6 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Upshur 6318 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-TXTXS-266318 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Texas |
| Location | Upshur |
| Latitude | 32.57497 |
| Longitude | -94.88912 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | 80% |
| Cause | Human |
| Fuel | Hardwood Litter |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | White Oak (3.6 mi SE), Gladewater (4.1 mi SW), Liberty City (9.6 mi S), Longview (10 mi SE), Gilmer (11 mi N), Kilgore (13 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 3:26 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Upshur 6318 Fire is currently reported at approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Upshur 6318 Fire is located in Texas, United States at approximately 32.5750, -94.8891. Nearby towns include White Oak (5.8 km SE), Gladewater (6.6 km SW), Liberty City (15.4 km S), Longview (16.2 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 80% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-28.
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?
Nearby settlements include White Oak (3.6 mi SE), Gladewater (4.1 mi SW), Liberty City (9.6 mi S), Longview (10 mi SE), Gilmer (11 mi N), Kilgore (13 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There is 1 other active wildfire 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 3 hours ago).