Horny Toad Fire 2026

Started: Apr 12 680 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Borger · Carson County, Texas
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Horny Toad Fire has burned 680 acres, burning 10 miles south of Borger.

Latest update

The Horny Toad Fire started at approximately 5:00 PM April 12, 2026 and is located approximately 11 miles south of Borger, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment.  Texas A&M Forest Service is in unified command with Skellytown Volunteer Fire Department.  Fire departments on scene include Skellytown, Panhandle, Stinnett, Borger, Pantex, Groom, Fritch, Whitedeer, Crutch and the National Park Service. 

Forward progression of the fire has been stopped at of 7:00 PM on April 12. Equipment is engages and making good progress. The fire is 90% contained. 

The fire was declared 100% contained as of 9:15 PM, April 13th. This is the last planned update for this fire. 

 

5 Days Active
10 mi S From Borger from the fire location
680 Acres Slightly smaller than Central Park
100%
Contained +0% since previous report

Horny Toad Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Horny Toad Fire Fire Growth History
Horny Toad Fire Containment History

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Places Near Horny Toad Fire

Borger, Texas, United States Panhandle, Texas, United States Fritch, Texas, United States White Deer, Texas, United States Stinnett, Texas, United States Claude, Texas, United States Groom, Texas, United States Pampa, Texas, United States Amarillo, Texas, United States Lake Tanglewood, Texas, United States Lefors, Texas, United States Sunray, Texas, United States Dumas, Texas, United States Spearman, Texas, United States Bushland, Texas, United States Canyon, Texas, United States Gruver, Texas, United States Clarendon, Texas, United States Miami, Texas, United States Cactus, Texas, United States McLean, Texas, United States Happy, Texas, United States Channing, Texas, United States Tulia, Texas, United States Silverton, Texas, United States Stratford, Texas, United States Texhoma, Oklahoma, United States Hartley, Texas, United States Vega, Texas, United States Perryton, Texas, United States Canadian, Texas, United States Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States Wheeler, Texas, United States Guymon, Oklahoma, United States Memphis, Texas, United States Shamrock, Texas, United States Kress, Texas, United States Hereford, Texas, United States Dalhart, Texas, United States Booker, Texas, United States