Garcia Fire
Active
Kenedy County, Texas · Discovered September 8, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 24 hours ago
Garcia Fire
The Garcia Fire fire has burned 65 acres in Kenedy 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 25).
Latest official update
August 29, 2026The Sandy Fire in Kenedy County started on August 29, 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 3:15 pm. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.FINAL UPDATE - August 31, 6:49 pm - The Sandy Fire in Kenedy County is 100% contained. Update - August 31, 10:00 am - On Sunday, August 30, the Sandy Fire had very active fire behavior with wind with wind driven runs. Bulldozers, engines, single engine air tankers, a helicopter and local fire…
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026, 8:41:10 PM | 65 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 8:36:32 PM | 200 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 8:36:10 PM | 65 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 1:35:55 AM | 200 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 1:31:28 AM | 200 acres | 75% |
| 9/9/2026, 1:30:55 AM | 200 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:25:56 AM | 200 acres | 75% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:21:30 AM | 200 acres | 50% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:20:55 AM | 200 acres | 75% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:15:55 AM | 200 acres | 50% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:11:27 AM | 200 acres | 25% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:10:55 AM | 200 acres | 50% |
| 9/8/2026, 11:15:55 PM | 200 acres | 25% |
| 9/8/2026, 11:11:27 PM | 200 acres | 0% |
| 9/8/2026, 11:10:55 PM | 200 acres | 25% |
| 9/8/2026, 10:26:27 PM | 200 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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