Public Safety

Shotgun Fire Contained

Monday, August 31, 2026

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The Shotgun Fire, which began August 30 near County Road 410 in Callahan County, was contained following burnout operations completed early Monday, August 31, according to InciWeb records.

Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire departments secured the fire's head using bulldozers and engine crews. Fire behavior decreased overnight as wind slowed and humidity rose, with two structures protected during the incident.

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

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The Shotgun Fire began near County Road 410 in Callahan County“The Shotgun Fire started on August 30, 2026 near County Road 410 in Callahan County and spread to Burkett County.”
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The Shotgun Fire began on August 30“The Shotgun Fire started on August 30, 2026 near County Road 410 in Callahan County and spread to Burkett County.”
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The Shotgun Fire was contained following burnout operations completed early Monday“Bulldozers constructed firelines in rough terrain and engine crews completed a burnout operation to secure the head of the fire during the early morning hours on Monday, August 31. Fire behavior decreased during the night as wind speed decreased and relative humidity increased. Two structures were protected.”
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The Shotgun Fire was contained on August 31“null”
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The Shotgun Fire was contained according to InciWeb records“null”
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Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire departments secured the fire's head“Bulldozers constructed firelines in rough terrain and engine crews completed a burnout operation to secure the head of the fire during the early morning hours on Monday, August 31.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire departments secured the fire's head using bulldozers and engine crews“Bulldozers constructed firelines in rough terrain and engine crews completed a burnout operation to secure the head of the fire during the early morning hours on Monday, August 31.”
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Fire behavior decreased overnight“Fire behavior decreased during the night as wind speed decreased and relative humidity increased.”
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Wind slowed overnight“Fire behavior decreased during the night as wind speed decreased and relative humidity increased.”
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Humidity rose overnight“Fire behavior decreased during the night as wind speed decreased and relative humidity increased.”
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Two structures were protected during the incident“Two structures were protected.”