Rio Escandito Active 2026

Started: Aug 24 300 acre 0% contained Wildfire
Hamilton, Texas, United States
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Rio Escandito has burned 300 acres, burning 14 miles south of Hamilton.

Latest update

The Rio Escandito Fire in Hamilton 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 1:20 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.

UPDATE: August 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm-  Evacuation orders have been issued south of County Road 415 between Cow House Creek and Hwy 281. Residents should take all people and pets, personal items, prescriptions, important papers, and priceless items with them. Have enough of these necessary items to be out of the area.

1 Days Active
14 mi S From Hamilton from the fire location
300 Acres 231 football fields
0 Recent Acre Growth 300 acres/day avg over last 1 days
0%
Contained

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Rio Escandito Fire Growth History
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