Bufford Creek Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 10 3,000 acre 80% contained Wildfire
Breckenridge, Texas, United States
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Bufford Creek Fire has burned 3,000 acres, burning 6 miles northeast of Breckenridge and has grown 1,500 acres in the last 24 hours.

Latest update

The Bufford Creek Fire started on August 10, 2026, in Stephens 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 1:49 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments. 

Heavy equipment is engaged constructing containment lines with moderate fire activity observed in mixed oak and juniper timber. Aviation resources including Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were ordered and continue to assist in suppression efforts. 

1 Days Active
6 mi NE From Breckenridge from the fire location
3,000 Acres 58% the size of JFK Airport 3.6x the size of Central Park
1,500 Recent Acre Growth 1,500 acres/day avg over last 1 days
80%
Contained +55% since previous report

Bufford Creek Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Bufford Creek Fire Fire Growth History
Bufford Creek Fire Containment History

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