Corky Fire
Active
Van Zandt County, Texas · Discovered August 27, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 1 hour ago
Corky Fire
The Corky Fire fire has burned 550 acres in Van Zandt County, Texas. Crews have reached 50% containment. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 45). 14 personnel are assigned to the incident.
Latest official update
August 27, 2026Corky Fire in Van Zandt County started on the afternoon of 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 2:56 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.
Read the full update on InciWebPosted by the incident management team on InciWeb (inciweb.wildfire.gov).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026, 3:56:15 AM | 550 acres | 50% |
| 8/28/2026, 12:40:21 AM | 400 acres | 25% |
| 8/27/2026, 11:18:55 PM | 300 acres | 10% |
| 8/27/2026, 10:29:59 PM | 150 acres | 5% |
| 8/27/2026, 10:18:45 PM | 75 acres | 5% |
| 8/27/2026, 9:24:43 PM | 75 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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