Cross Branch Fire
No longer in current feed
Somervell County, Texas · Discovered August 20, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 71 days ago
Cross Branch Fire
The Cross Branch Fire fire has burned 31 acres in Somervell County, Texas. It is no longer in the current official feed, so the figures on this page reflect the last data reported. Crews have fully contained the fire. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 6).
Cross Branch Fire size over time
4 official size readingsOfficials revised the size from 60 to 31 acres as mapping improved.
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Growth & containment history
Raw growth & containment readings
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026, 12:15:31 PM | 31 acres | 100% |
| 8/20/2026, 6:24:11 PM | 60 acres | 95% |
| 8/20/2026, 3:48:52 PM | 60 acres | 10% |
| 8/20/2026, 2:02:35 PM | 60 acres | 0% |
Recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream data changes.
About this data
Fire Nearby aggregates official incident data and shows exactly when each value was last updated. For evacuation decisions, always follow instructions from local emergency officials and check county emergency management channels.