Rio Escondido

Growth

Rio Escondido Fire 0930 Update Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Size: 2713ac Containment: 95% Structures Saved: 111 total structures Structures Lost: 19 total residential structures, outbuildings, or other structures 4 of the 19 were occupied residential structures Cause: Under Investigation Situational Update: Firefighters are keeping a close eye on the weather as winds from Tropical Storm Edouard ma...

Rio Escondido Fire Daily Update September 1, 2026 8:30 a.m. Size: 2,713 acres Containment: 95% Start Date: August 24, 2026 Cause: Unknown, under investigation The Rio Escondido Fire in Hamilton County started on August 24, 2026. On Monday, August 31, Texas A&M Forest Service engine crews continued to locate and extinguish hotspots throughout the interior of the Fire. Two flare-ups occurred in torc...

Rio Escondido Fire 10:00 am Update Monday, August 31, 2026 Size: 2713ac Containment: 95% Structures Saved: 111 total structures Structures Lost: 19 total residential structures, outbuildings, or other structures 4 of the 19 were occupied residential structures Cause: Under Investigation Road closures: All roads are open. The community of Rio Escondido is open to residents only. Roads beyond the ga...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Rio Escondido containment moved from 90% to 95%.

Rio Escondido Fire 0930 Update Sunday, August 30, 2026 Size: 2713ac Containment: 90% Structures Saved: 111 total structures Structures Lost: 19 total residential structures, outbuildings, or other structures 4 of the 19 were occupied residential structures Cause: Under Investigation Road closures: All roads are open. The community of Rio Escondido is open to residents only. Roads beyond the gates ...

Rio Escondido Fire 1700 Update Saturday, August 29, 2026 Size: 2713ac Containment: 90% Structures Saved: 111 total structures Structures Lost: 19 total residential structures, outbuildings, or other structures 4 of the 19 were occupied residential structures Cause: Under Investigation Road closures: All roads are open. The community of Rio Escondido is open to residents only. Roads beyond the gate...

Rio Escondido Fire 1030 Update Saturday, August 29, 2026 Size: 2713ac Containment: 90% Structures Saved: 111 total structures Structures Lost: 19 total residential structures, outbuildings, or other structures 4 of the 19 were occupied residential structures Cause: Under Investigation Road closures: All roads are open. The community of Rio Escondido is open to residents only. Roads beyond the gate...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Rio Escondido containment moved from 85% to 90%.

Rio Escondido Fire 1700 Update Friday, August 28, 2026 Size: 2713ac Containment: 85% Structures Saved: 111 total structures Structures Lost: 19 total residential structures, outbuildings, or other structures 4 of the 19 were occupied residential structures Cause: Under Investigation Road closures: All roads are open. The community of Rio Escondido is open to residents only. Roads beyond the gates ...

Rio Escondido Fire Daily Update August 28, 2026 9:30 a.m. Size: 2713 acres Containment: 85% Start Date: August 24, 2026 Cause: Unknown, under investigation The Rio Escondido Fire in Hamilton County started on the afternoon of August 24, 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 1:2...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Rio Escondido containment moved from 80% to 85%.

Rio Escondido Fire Daily Update August 27, 2026 10:15 a.m. Size: 2713 acres Containment: 80% Start Date: August 24, 2026 Cause: Unknown, under investigation The Rio Escondido Fire in Hamilton County started on the afternoon of August 24, 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 1:...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Rio Escondido grew 63 acres to 2,713 and containment moved from 75% to 80%.

Rio Escondido Fire Daily Update August 26, 2026 10:45 a.m. Size: 2650 acres Containment: 75% Start Date: August 24, 2026 Cause: Unknown, under investigation The Rio Escondido Fire in Hamilton County started on the afternoon of August 24, 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 1:...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Rio Escondido containment moved from 70% to 75%.