Wildcat Fire
Active
McLennan County, Texas · Discovered August 20, 2026
38 acres
Size
95%
Contained
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24h growth
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Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 11 hours ago
Current situation
Wildcat Fire
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 60
The Wildcat Fire fire has burned 38 acres in McLennan County, Texas. Crews have reached 95% containment. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 60).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026, 1:28:53 AM | 38 acres | 95% |
| 8/21/2026, 1:03:53 AM | 38 acres | 90% |
| 8/20/2026, 10:47:23 PM | 38 acres | 60% |
| 8/20/2026, 9:57:21 PM | 20 acres | 60% |
| 8/20/2026, 9:22:15 PM | 20 acres | 50% |
| 8/20/2026, 8:19:32 PM | 20 acres | 20% |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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