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Bufford Creek Fire Ignites in Texas

Monday, August 10, 2026

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The Bufford Creek Fire began on August 10, 2026, in Stephens County, Texas, according to public records. Local fire departments initially responded, with Texas A&M Forest Service joining at 1:49 p.m. to provide additional personnel and heavy equipment.

Heavy equipment is constructing containment lines amid moderate fire activity in mixed oak and juniper timber. Aviation resources, including Single Engine Air Tankers, are supporting suppression efforts.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/txtxs-bufford-creek-fire

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The Bufford Creek Fire began on August 10, 2026“Incident Overview The Bufford Creek Fire started on August 10, 2026, in Stephens County and was responded to by local fire departments.”
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The Bufford Creek Fire began in Stephens County, Texas“The Bufford Creek Fire started on August 10, 2026, in Stephens County and was responded to by local fire departments.”
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Local fire departments initially responded“Incident Overview The Bufford Creek Fire started on August 10, 2026, in Stephens County and was responded to by local fire departments.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service joined at 1:49 p.m.“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.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service joined to provide additional personnel“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.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service joined to provide heavy equipment“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.”
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Heavy equipment is constructing containment lines“Heavy equipment is engaged constructing containment lines with moderate fire activity observed in mixed oak and juniper timber.”
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The fire activity is moderate“Heavy equipment is engaged constructing containment lines with moderate fire activity observed in mixed oak and juniper timber.”
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The fire is in mixed oak and juniper timber“Heavy equipment is engaged constructing containment lines with moderate fire activity observed in mixed oak and juniper timber.”
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Aviation resources are supporting suppression efforts“Aviation resources including Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were ordered and continue to assist in suppression efforts.”
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Single Engine Air Tankers are supporting suppression efforts“Aviation resources including Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were ordered and continue to assist in suppression efforts.”