West Fork Fire Active 2026
West Fork Fire has burned 611 acres, burning 23 miles north of Rocksprings.
Latest update
The West Fork Fire in Sutton County started on August 28, 2026, under elevated fire conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment at 4:54 pm. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.
Update - August 29 - 11:30 am - Fire is actively burning at the heel. One private ranch dozer is working the east side of the fire as Texas A&M Forest Service and TIFMAS heavy equipment are working both heads of the fire.
Update - August 28 - 6:30 pm Moderate fire activity was observed burning predominately in grass and brush. Aircraft made beneficial water drops on the flank of the fire. Heavy equipment anchored a containment line off of a road. The fire was observed to have two heads and 6-8 ranch houses and one residence were threatened within a half mile. Just before midnight, crews engaged in strategic firing operations.