Wildfires near Merkel, Texas, United States

1 Active Fires 450 acres
2 2026 Season Fires ▲ +42 (+525%) vs same period last year
610 2026 Season Acres ▲ +42,190 (+610%) vs same period last year

Newest Merkel wildfires

Mar 8 Started 450 acres 346 football fields 53% the size of Central Park Eagle Hill Fire
Feb 26 Started 160 acres 123 football fields Skinout Mountain Fire

Largest Merkel wildfires this season

450 Acres 346 football fields 53% the size of Central Park Eagle Hill Fire Aspermont
160 Acres 123 football fields Skinout Mountain Fire Hamlin

Search Fires

🔥 Eagle Hill Fire Active 2026
Started: Mar 8 450 acre 100% contained
Aspermont, Texas, United States
🔥 Skinout Mountain Fire 2026
Started: Feb 26 160 acre 90% contained
Hamlin, Texas, United States


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