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Grass Burr Fire Ignites in Texas

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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The Grass Burr Fire began on August 13, 2026, in Cottle County, Texas, according to InciWeb records. Local fire departments initially responded before Texas A&M Forest Service was requested at 11:25 a.m. to provide additional personnel and equipment.

Aviation resources, including Single Engine Air Tankers, are supporting suppression efforts under unified command with local fire departments. The fire's perimeter remains approximate as per official records.

Residents should monitor updates from local authorities as the fire is active and suppression efforts continue.

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

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The Grass Burr Fire began on August 13, 2026“Incident Overview The Grass Burr Fire started on August 13, 2026, in Cottle County and was initially responded to by local fire departments.”
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The Grass Burr Fire began in Cottle County, Texas“Incident Overview The Grass Burr Fire started on August 13, 2026, in Cottle County and was initially responded to by local fire departments.”
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The Grass Burr Fire began according to InciWeb records“null”
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Local fire departments initially responded“Incident Overview The Grass Burr Fire started on August 13, 2026, in Cottle County and was initially responded to by local fire departments.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service was requested at 11:25 a.m.“Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 11:25 am and quickly responded.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide additional personnel and equipment“Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 11:25 am and quickly responded.”
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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.”
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Aviation resources are supporting suppression efforts under unified command with local fire departments“Aviation resources including Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were ordered and continue to assist in suppression efforts.”
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The fire's perimeter remains approximate as per official records“null”
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Residents should monitor updates from local authorities“null”
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The fire is active“Incident Overview The Grass Burr Fire started on August 13, 2026, in Cottle County and was initially responded to by local fire departments.”
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Suppression efforts continue“Aviation resources including Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were ordered and continue to assist in suppression efforts.”