Pena Creek Active 2026

Started: Aug 27 400 acre 25% contained Wildfire
Near Carrizo Springs · Dimmit County, Texas
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Pena Creek is the 3rd-largest active wildfire in Texas, burning 8 miles northwest of Carrizo Springs.

Latest update

The Pena Creek Fire in Dimmit County started on the afternoon of August 24, 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 4:07 pm and responded quickly. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.

1 Days Active
3rd By Size 3rd-largest active wildfire in Texas
8 mi NW From Carrizo Springs from the fire location
400 Acres 308 football fields
0 Recent Acre Growth 400 acres/day avg over last 1 days
25%
Contained

Pena Creek Live Perimeter Growth

Pena Creek Fire Growth History
Pena Creek Containment History

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