Bailey Fire
Active
Howard County, Texas · Discovered September 15, 2026
77 acres
Size
100%
Contained
-
24h growth
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Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 18 hours ago
Current situation
Bailey Fire
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 56
The Bailey Fire fire has burned 77 acres in Howard County, Texas. Crews have fully contained the fire. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 56).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026, 2:06:16 AM | 77 acres | 100% |
| 9/16/2026, 1:21:16 AM | 77 acres | 95% |
| 9/16/2026, 1:16:18 AM | 77 acres | 85% |
| 9/16/2026, 1:16:16 AM | 77 acres | 95% |
| 9/16/2026, 12:11:16 AM | 77 acres | 85% |
| 9/15/2026, 10:01:16 PM | 70 acres | 70% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:56:19 PM | 70 acres | 10% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:56:16 PM | 70 acres | 70% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:01:18 PM | 70 acres | 10% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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