Bear Hallow Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 3 906 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Runaway Bay, Texas, United States
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Bear Hallow Fire is the 2nd-largest active wildfire in Texas, burning 7 miles northwest of Runaway Bay and has spread south.

Latest update

The Bear Hallow Fire started on August 3, 2026, in Jack County and was responded to by local fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 1:58 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments. Heavy equipment is making slow progress due to dense vegetation and rough terrain. Aviation resources were ordered and continue to assist in suppression efforts. The TFR in place has been lifted as of August 6, 2026..

 

FINAL UPDATE August 6, 2026 7:30 a.m. - The Bear Hallow Fire is 100% contained.

8 Days Active
2nd By Size 2nd-largest active wildfire in Texas
7 mi NW From Runaway Bay to the fire perimeter
906 Acres About the size of Central Park
0 Recent Acre Growth 1 acres/day avg over last 7 days
S Spreading South
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
25 Personnel

Bear Hallow Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Bear Hallow Fire Fire Growth History
Bear Hallow Fire Containment History

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