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Starkey Fire Ignites in Montague County

Friday, August 21, 2026

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The Starkey Fire began on August 21, 2026, in Montague County, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist at 11:28 a.m. and is now in unified command with local fire departments.

Heavy equipment and aviation resources are supporting suppression efforts. Montague County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation notice for areas west of St. Jo.

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

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The Starkey Fire began on August 21, 2026“Incident Overview The Starkey Fire started on August 21, 2026, in Montague County and was responded to by local fire departments.”
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The Starkey Fire began in Montague County, Texas“Incident Overview The Starkey Fire started on August 21, 2026, in Montague County and was responded to by local fire departments.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist at 11:28 a.m.“Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 11:28 am and responded quickly.”
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Texas A&M Forest Service is now in unified command with local fire departments“Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.”
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Heavy equipment and aviation resources are supporting suppression efforts“Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts.”
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Montague County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation notice“Montague County Emergency Management-Evacuation Notice for area west of St Jo”
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The evacuation notice is for areas west of St. Jo“Montague County Emergency Management-Evacuation Notice for area west of St Jo”