Bounds Fire

Active

Ward County, Texas · Discovered August 14, 2026

2.0 acres

Size

100%

Contained

No growth

24h growth

Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 39 hours ago

Current situation

Bounds Fire

Fully contained

Air quality · Good

AQI 43

The Bounds Fire fire has burned 2.0 acres in Ward County, Texas. Crews have fully contained the fire. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 43).

Latest official update

August 14, 2026

The Glenwood Fire started on August 14, 2026, in Ector County and was responded to by local fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 4:46 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments. FINAL UPDATE August 15, 2026 8:30 am - The Glenwood Fire is 100% contained. All state resources have been released from the fire.

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Growth & containment history

Recorded	Size	Contained
8/23/2026, 12:15:31 PM	2.0 acres	100%
8/14/2026, 8:13:20 PM	2.0 acres	90%
8/14/2026, 7:03:17 PM	2.0 acres	75%
8/14/2026, 6:18:17 PM	2.0 acres	50%
8/14/2026, 5:08:13 PM	2.0 acres	0%

History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.

About this data

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