Benson Fire Active 2026

Started: Sep 12 1,000 acre 10% contained Wildfire
Near Menard · Menard County, Texas
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Benson Fire has burned 1,000 acres, burning 12 miles southwest of Menard.

Latest update

The Benson Fire started on September 12, 2026, in Menard County and was responded to by local fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 2:58 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments. 

Aviation resources including Air Attack (AA), Large Air Tankers (LATs) and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) are ordered to assist in suppression efforts as dozers construct containment lines.

1 Days Active
12 mi SW From Menard from the fire location
1,000 Acres Slightly smaller than Lincoln Park
0 Recent Acre Growth 1,000 acres/day avg over last 1 days
10%
Contained

Benson Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Benson Fire Fire Growth History
Benson Fire Containment History

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