Upton 3 Fire Ignites in Texas

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  The Upton 3 Fire began in Tom Green County, Texas“Incident Overview The Upton 3 Fire in Tom Green County started on the afternoon of September 14, 2026 under elevated fire conditions.”
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  The Upton 3 Fire began on September 14, 2026“Incident Overview The Upton 3 Fire in Tom Green County started on the afternoon of September 14, 2026 under elevated fire conditions.”
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  The Upton 3 Fire began under elevated fire conditions“Incident Overview The Upton 3 Fire in Tom Green County started on the afternoon of September 14, 2026 under elevated fire conditions.”
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  Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist with additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 1:38 p.m.“Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 1:38 pm and responded quickly.”
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  Texas A&M Forest Service is now in unified command with local departments“Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.”
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  Heavy equipment and aviation resources are currently supporting suppression efforts“Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts.”
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  The incident overview notes all perimeters and points are approximations“null”
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  There are no specific impacts to residents or infrastructure detailed in the public record“null”