Whitetail Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 28 300 acre 20% contained Wildfire
Near Rocksprings · Edwards County, Texas
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Whitetail Fire is the 5th-largest active wildfire in Texas, burning 16 miles west of Rocksprings.

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The Whitetail Fire in Edwards 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 5:00 pm. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.

Update - August 28, 2026 8:20 pm - The fire is now 20% contained and engines are mopping up the head of the fire and left flank. 

1 Days Active
5th By Size 5th-largest active wildfire in Texas
16 mi W From Rocksprings from the fire location
300 Acres 231 football fields
0 Recent Acre Growth 300 acres/day avg over last 1 days
20%
Contained

Whitetail Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Whitetail Fire Fire Growth History
Whitetail Fire Containment History

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Places Near Whitetail Fire

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