Cabin Creek Fire 2026
Cabin Creek Fire has burned 6,949 acres, burning 3 miles east of Lefors.
Latest update
At approximately 4:43 PM on Monday, March 9, Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist local resources contain a large wildfire located approximately 2 miles east of Lefors, Texas in Gray County in the area of FM 291 and Highway 273. The fire was reported moving at a high rate of spread in dry grass and brush. The fire was being pushed by high winds from the southwest. Access was difficult due to very sandy soils and heavy brush conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service is operating in unified command with local volunteer fire departments. Firefighters fought the fire Monday night and continued suppression efforts on Tuesday and Wednesday. An Air Attack plane flew over the fire area Tuesday morning and reported minimal concerns. The fire remains within the perimeter firelines. Road closures were in effect, but affected roads were reopened. Please visit Drive Texas for the latest road closure information.