Woodward Fire Active 2026

Started: Sep 10 1,000 acre 13% contained Wildfire
Near Eldorado · Schleicher County, Texas
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Woodward Fire is the 2nd-largest active wildfire in Texas, burning 16 miles west of Eldorado.

Latest update

The Woodward Fire started on September 11, 2026, in Schleicher County and was responded to by local fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 2:29 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments. 

Aviation resources including Air Attack (AA) and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) are ordered to assist in suppression efforts as dozers construct containment lines.

2 Days Active
2nd By Size 2nd-largest active wildfire in Texas
16 mi W From Eldorado from the fire location
1,000 Acres Slightly smaller than Lincoln Park
0 Recent Acre Growth 500 acres/day avg over last 2 days
13%
Contained

Woodward Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Woodward Fire Fire Growth History
Woodward Fire Containment History

Fires near Woodward Fire

🔥 Half Section Active 2026
Started: Sep 8 695 acre 85% contained
Near Eldorado · Schleicher County, Texas
🔥 Cold Creek Fire Active 2026
Started: Sep 7 16 acre 90% contained
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🔥 Red Gate 2026
Started: Sep 7 499 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Follow Active 2026
Started: Sep 7 400 acre 100% contained
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🔥 South Day Fire Active 2026
Started: Sep 5 77 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Live Oak Fire 2026
Started: Sep 2 502 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Tomahawk Fire 2026
Started: Sep 2 101 acre 95% contained
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🔥 Pigtail Fire 2026
Started: Aug 30 105 acre 98% contained
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🔥 McKee Draw Fire 2026
Started: Aug 29 4,416 acre 100% contained
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🔥 West Fork Fire 2026
Started: Aug 29 961 acre 100% contained
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🔥 White Oak Fire 2026
Started: Aug 28 129 acre 80% contained
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🔥 Whitetail Fire 2026
Started: Aug 28 494 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Granger Fire 2026
Started: Aug 28 275 acre 90% contained
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🔥 Br 314 Fire 2026
Started: Aug 27 60 acre 60% contained
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🔥 Dos Duder Stadt Fire 2026
Started: Aug 27 171 acre 95% contained
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🔥 Dark Knight Fire 2026
Started: Aug 17 48 acre 90% contained
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🔥 Mulberry Creek Fire 2026
Started: Aug 16 81 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Cusenberry Draw 2026
Started: Jul 9 1,376 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Crow Canyon Fire 2026
Started: Mar 24 30 acre 20% contained
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🔥 Banjo Fire 2026
Started: Mar 15 3 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Merritt Road Fire 2026
Started: Mar 14 475 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Kellogg Fire 2026
Started: Feb 28 798 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Sutton 2019 and Resort Fires 2026
Started: Feb 28 265 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Wildcat Draw Fire 2026
Started: Feb 27 82 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Nebo Mountain 2026
Started: Feb 24 1,160 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Granite Valley Fire 2026
Started: Feb 23 169 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Hicks Fire 2025
Started: Nov 11 69 acre 90% contained
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🔥 Cottonwood Creek Fire 2025
Started: Mar 13 633 acre 100% contained
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🔥 North Art Complex 2024
Started: Aug 23 4,313 acre 100% contained
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Places Near Woodward Fire

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