2026 Texas wildfires
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The 2026 Texas wildfires were a series of wildfires that burned in the U.S. state of Texas.
While "fire season" varies every year in Texas, most wildfires occur in between February and April. However, there is an increasing fire danger all year-round. Fire conditions can be exacerbated by drought, strong winds, La Niña, and vegetation growth. Climate change is leading to increased temperatures, lower humidity levels, and drought conditions that are happening more often.[1]
List of wildfires
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.
| Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date[a] | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ball | Armstrong, Donley | 13,564 | February 17 | February 21 | Caused evacuations for the community of Howardwick. | [3] |
| Lavender | Oldham, Potter | 18,423 | February 17 | February 22 | [4] | |
| Cypress Creek Wilderness | Angelina, Jasper | 6,745 | February 24 | March 9 | [5] | |
| Nebo Mountain | Gillespie | 1,160 | February 24 | February 25 | [6] | |
| Dolly | Swisher | 1,533 | March 3 | March 3 | [7] | |
| Cabin Creek | Gray | 7,000 | March 9 | March 11 | Burned east of Lefors. | [8] |
| Yellow | Oldham, Moore, Hartley | 14,374 | March 10 | March 13 | Burned east of Channing. Closed State Highway 354. Prompted the evacuation of Valle de Oro. | [9] |
| Neon Beige | Oldham | 1,688 | March 15 | March 16 | [10] | |
| Armstrong Oaks | Brooks, Kenedy | 2,245 | March 19 | March 21 | [11] | |
| Hutchinson | Hutchinson | 2,937 | March 24 | March 27 | [12] | |
| Lefty | Hall | 1,382 | April 2 | April 4 | Burned 25 miles (40 km) west of Childress. | [13] |
| Meadow View | Potter | 1,262 | April 6 | April 8 | [14] | |
| Red | Oldham | 3,000 | April 9 | Burning southeast of Channing. | [15] | |
| Purple Monster | Oldham | 1,910 | April 9 | April 11 | Burned north of Vega. | [16] |
| Neon White | Dickens | 1,240 | April 17 | April 20 | Burned 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Dickens. | [17] |
