Ector 6995 Wildfire in Texas 95 Percent Contained at 150 Acres
Official records from the National Interagency Fire Center show the Ector 6995 wildfire in Texas is 95% contained at 150 acres.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 15, 2026, 11:29 a.m. ET
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Aug 15, 2026, 1:27 p.m. ET
Crews Reach 95 Percent Containment on Ector 6995 Wildfire in Texas
Crews have reported 95 percent containment on the Ector 6995 wildfire in Texas, according to official records from the National Interagency Fire Center. Containment indicates a control line held around the perimeter of the fire, rather than the fire being completely out.
According to official records from the National Interagency Fire Center, the wildfire burned 150 acres and is classified as a Type 5 Incident. The fire was discovered on August 14, 2026, at 21:46 UTC. The cause of the wildfire has not been determined.
Aug 15, 2026, 11:29 a.m. ETFirst report
Ector 6995 Wildfire in Texas Reported 95% Contained at 150 Acres
A wildfire designated Ector 6995 in Texas has burned 150 acres and is 95% contained, according to incident records published by the National Interagency Fire Center. The record lists the fire as discovered on August 14, 2026, at 21:46 UTC.
The federal record classifies the fire as a Type 5 incident, the containment status as "crews report it 95% contained," and the cause as undetermined. No cause has been determined and the record offers no line of inquiry.
The incident record does not list injuries, damage to structures, or evacuations. The situation is developing, and figures in the National Interagency Fire Center's data may be revised as crews report further.
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