Casey Lake Fire
Active
Shackelford County, Texas · Discovered August 18, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 58 min ago
Casey Lake Fire
The Casey Lake Fire fire has burned 200 acres in Shackelford County, Texas. Crews have reached 5% containment. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 45).
Latest official update
August 18, 2026The Casey Lake Fire started on August 18, 2026, in Shackelford 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 5:28 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments. Firefighters and Heavy Equipment are engaged in containment line construction. Aviation resources including Large Air Tankers (LATs) and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) are being ordered to assist in suppression efforts.
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026, 12:45:22 AM | 200 acres | 5% |
| 8/18/2026, 11:42:39 PM | 200 acres | 0% |
| 8/18/2026, 11:32:42 PM | 100 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
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