Palm Fire
Active
Willacy County, Texas · Discovered September 15, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 17 hours ago
Palm Fire
The Palm Fire fire has burned 6.0 acres in Willacy County, Texas. Crews have fully contained the fire. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 86).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026, 2:46:16 AM | 6.0 acres | 100% |
| 9/16/2026, 2:41:20 AM | 6.0 acres | 80% |
| 9/16/2026, 2:41:16 AM | 6.0 acres | 100% |
| 9/15/2026, 11:26:16 PM | 6.0 acres | 80% |
| 9/15/2026, 11:21:18 PM | 6.0 acres | 75% |
| 9/15/2026, 11:21:16 PM | 6.0 acres | 80% |
| 9/15/2026, 11:06:16 PM | 6.0 acres | 75% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:51:16 PM | 6.0 acres | 50% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:46:18 PM | 6.0 acres | 20% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:46:16 PM | 6.0 acres | 50% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:06:16 PM | 6.0 acres | 20% |
| 9/15/2026, 9:01:18 PM | 6.0 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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