Ruftler Fire
Active
Motley County, Texas · Discovered August 22, 2026
1,300 acres
Size
25%
Contained
-
24h growth
-
Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 1 hour ago
Current situation
Ruftler Fire
Air quality · Good
AQI 50
The Ruftler Fire fire has burned 1,300 acres in Motley County, Texas. Crews have reached 25% containment. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 50).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026, 10:49:38 AM | 1,300 acres | 25% |
| 8/23/2026, 6:19:25 AM | 1,000 acres | 25% |
| 8/23/2026, 4:33:59 AM | 1,000 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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