Mule Deer Fire
Active
Upshur County, Texas · Discovered August 14, 2026
30 acres
Size
95%
Contained
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24h growth
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Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 22 min ago
Current situation
Mule Deer Fire
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 64
The Mule Deer Fire fire has burned 30 acres in Upshur County, Texas. Crews have reached 95% containment. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 64).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026, 1:18:58 AM | 30 acres | 95% |
| 8/15/2026, 12:43:58 AM | 30 acres | 80% |
| 8/14/2026, 11:53:19 PM | 30 acres | 60% |
| 8/14/2026, 10:48:19 PM | 30 acres | 10% |
| 8/14/2026, 9:53:18 PM | 30 acres | 0% |
| 8/14/2026, 9:18:19 PM | 20 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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