Bulcher Fire
Active
Cooke County, Texas · Discovered August 31, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 6 hours ago
Bulcher Fire
The Bulcher Fire fire has burned 140 acres in Cooke County, Texas. Crews have reached 50% containment. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 60).
Latest official update
August 21, 2026The Starkey Fire started on August 21, 2026, in Montague 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 11:28 am 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.As of 1:36PM on Friday, August, 21, 2026: Montague County Emergency Management-Evacuation Notice has been lifted.FINAL UPDATE: August 22, 2026 at 1:35 pm - The Starkey Fire…
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026, 5:27:38 AM | 140 acres | 50% |
| 9/1/2026, 2:15:34 AM | 140 acres | 25% |
| 9/1/2026, 1:23:26 AM | 75 acres | 25% |
| 9/1/2026, 12:47:40 AM | 75 acres | 15% |
| 8/31/2026, 10:49:13 PM | 75 acres | 5% |
| 8/31/2026, 9:36:52 PM | 75 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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