Purple Monster Fire 2026

Started: Apr 9 1,911 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Vega · Oldham County, Texas
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Purple Monster Fire has burned 1,911 acres, burning 8 miles north of Vega.

6 Days Active
8 mi N From Vega to the fire perimeter
1,911 Acres 2.3x the size of Central Park
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
47 Personnel

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