Yellow Square Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 25 200 acre 30% contained Wildfire
Near Hamilton · Coryell County, Texas
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Yellow Square Fire is the 5th-largest active wildfire in Texas, burning 17 miles south of Hamilton.

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The Yellow Square Fire in Coryell County started on the afternoon of August 25, 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 5:21 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. 

1 Days Active
5th By Size 5th-largest active wildfire in Texas
17 mi S From Hamilton from the fire location
200 Acres 154 football fields
0 Recent Acre Growth 200 acres/day avg over last 1 days
30%
Contained

Yellow Square Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Yellow Square Fire Fire Growth History
Yellow Square Fire Containment History

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Places Near Yellow Square Fire

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