Chimney Creek Fire

Active

Shackelford County, Texas · Discovered August 28, 2026

150 acres

Size

40%

Contained

24h growth

Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 29 min ago

Current situation

Chimney Creek Fire

Active fire

Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups

AQI 146

The Chimney Creek Fire fire has burned 150 acres in Shackelford County, Texas. Crews have reached 40% containment. Air quality near the fire is unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 146).

Latest official update

August 27, 2026

The Chimney Creek Fire in Shackelford County started on August 27, 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 7:40 pm. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.

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Growth & containment history

Recorded	Size	Contained
8/28/2026, 5:14:08 AM	150 acres	40%
8/28/2026, 3:56:15 AM	150 acres	10%
8/28/2026, 3:01:26 AM	150 acres	0%

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

About this data

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