Bug Fire
Active
Palo Pinto County, Texas · Discovered September 6, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 7 hours ago
Bug Fire
The Bug Fire fire has burned 12 acres in Palo Pinto 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 41).
Latest official update
August 24, 2026The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County started on the afternoon of August 24, 2026 under elevated fire conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 12:41 pm and responded quickly. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place for the area over the Ross Fire. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft. [NOTAM:…
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026, 9:01:01 PM | 12 acres | 100% |
| 9/7/2026, 7:36:01 PM | 12 acres | 95% |
| 9/7/2026, 3:36:01 AM | 12 acres | 90% |
| 9/7/2026, 1:56:01 AM | 12 acres | 60% |
| 9/7/2026, 12:31:01 AM | 12 acres | 40% |
| 9/7/2026, 12:00:46 AM | 15 acres | 30% |
| 9/6/2026, 11:55:48 PM | 15 acres | 20% |
| 9/6/2026, 11:55:45 PM | 15 acres | 30% |
| 9/6/2026, 11:25:45 PM | 15 acres | 20% |
| 9/6/2026, 11:20:47 PM | 20 acres | 10% |
| 9/6/2026, 11:20:45 PM | 15 acres | 20% |
| 9/6/2026, 10:55:45 PM | 20 acres | 10% |
| 9/6/2026, 10:50:47 PM | 25 acres | 0% |
| 9/6/2026, 10:50:45 PM | 20 acres | 10% |
| 9/6/2026, 10:35:47 PM | 25 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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