Unit 12 Middle Fire
Active
Jefferson County, Texas · Discovered September 8, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 21 hours ago
Unit 12 Middle Fire
The Unit 12 Middle Fire fire has burned 3,000 acres in Jefferson County, Texas. Crews have fully contained the fire. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 27). 2 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026, 11:16:29 PM | 3,000 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 3:31:35 PM | 3,000 acres | 50% |
| 9/9/2026, 2:01:32 PM | 3,000 acres | - |
| 9/8/2026, 8:56:28 PM | 150 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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