Sanders Fire
Active
Dickens County, Texas · Discovered August 21, 2026
48 acres
Size
65%
Contained
-
24h growth
-
Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 30 min ago
Current situation
Sanders Fire
Air quality · Good
AQI 45
The Sanders Fire fire has burned 48 acres in Dickens County, Texas. Crews have reached 65% containment. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 45).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026, 11:16:42 PM | 48 acres | 65% |
| 8/21/2026, 9:52:22 PM | 100 acres | 50% |
| 8/21/2026, 9:47:19 PM | 100 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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