Clark
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | SEP 17 | SEP 18 | SEP 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 83° 70° | 90° 72° | 88° 73° | 92° 73° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY High Burn Environment SEP 17 Moderate SEP 18 Moderate SEP 19 Moderate | |||
| Area Fuels | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Texas A&M Forest ServiceRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Active
DESCRIPTION
10 Miles SW from Rock Springs, TXOVERVIEW
Clark Fire started on 09/15 and is currently at 700 acres and 20% containment.Clark Fire Report — September 16, 2026
Crews establish initial perimeter lines on Edwards County private land
The Clark Fire is burning across private land in Edwards County after igniting on September 15. Firefighters have established initial control lines along the perimeter, though most of the fire's edge remains open and uncontained. Dense oak and juniper brush continue to fuel active burning, but no communities are currently reported threatened.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect as of September 16.
Conditions and Outlook
Persistent southeasterly winds will continue over the coming days, with gusty conditions picking up toward the weekend. Warm and dry weather will persist with minimal moisture recovery and virtually no chance of rain, maintaining dry fuel conditions as crews work to strengthen and extend containment lines.
Cause and Context
The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and the incident is being managed under the jurisdiction of the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Official updates current through September 16, 2026.
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