Sandy Fire
Active
Kenedy County, Texas · Discovered August 29, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 6 hours ago
Sandy Fire
The Sandy Fire fire has burned 1,500 acres in Kenedy County, Texas. Crews have reached 75% containment. It has grown by about 500 acres in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 64). 17 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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.Update - August 30 1:57 pm - Fire activity has picked up with wind driven runs in heavy grass, mesquite and oak. Firefighters currently attacking northeast flank. Aviation resources are working with water drops as heavy equipment and firefighters work from the ground. Update - August 29 4:26…
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026, 1:06:30 AM | 1,500 acres | 75% |
| 8/30/2026, 7:51:17 PM | 1,500 acres | 40% |
| 8/30/2026, 2:03:23 PM | 1,000 acres | 40% |
| 8/30/2026, 2:59:53 AM | 1,000 acres | 35% |
| 8/30/2026, 1:46:55 AM | 1,000 acres | 25% |
| 8/30/2026, 12:01:10 AM | 1,000 acres | 5% |
| 8/29/2026, 11:56:42 PM | 1,000 acres | 0% |
| 8/29/2026, 11:56:11 PM | 1,000 acres | 5% |
| 8/29/2026, 9:12:52 PM | 1,000 acres | 0% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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