Corky Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 27 400 acre 25% contained Wildfire
Near Myrtle Springs · Van Zandt County, Texas
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Corky Fire has burned 400 acres, burning 4 miles northwest of Myrtle Springs.

Latest update

Corky Fire in Van Zandt County started on the afternoon of August 27, 2026 under elevated fire conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 2:56 pm and responded quickly. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments. 

Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts. 

1 Days Active
4 mi NW From Myrtle Springs from the fire location
400 Acres 308 football fields
0 Recent Acre Growth 400 acres/day avg over last 1 days
25%
Contained

Corky Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Corky Fire Fire Growth History
Corky Fire Containment History

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