Cherokee Fire 2026

Started: May 15 3,222 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Silverton · Briscoe County, Texas
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Cherokee Fire has burned 3,222 acres, burning 16 miles northeast of Silverton.

8 Days Active
16 mi NE From Silverton to the fire perimeter
3,222 Acres 3.8x the size of Central Park 62% the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
5 Personnel

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