River Bluff Fire

Active

Atascosa County, Texas · Discovered August 31, 2026

300 acres

Size

30%

Contained

24h growth

Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 6 hours ago

Current situation

River Bluff Fire

Active fire

Air quality · Moderate

AQI 63

The River Bluff Fire fire has burned 300 acres in Atascosa County, Texas. Crews have reached 30% containment. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 63).

Latest official update

September 1, 2026

The River Bluff Fire in Atacosa County started on August 31, 2026, under elevated fire conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters, aircraft, heavy equipment at 3:54 pm. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.

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Growth & containment history

Recorded	Size	Contained
9/1/2026, 5:17:33 AM	300 acres	30%
9/1/2026, 3:46:49 AM	300 acres	10%
9/1/2026, 12:47:40 AM	75 acres	0%
8/31/2026, 11:11:02 PM	100 acres	0%

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

About this data

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