Event Archive
Texas Fire & Smoke Events
Significant Texas fire and smoke events, summarized from official and reputable sources. We review official sources weekly and add an event only when it meets our criteria — and never publish filler.
Mariposa Park Apartments Fire (Fort Worth)
A three-alarm fire at the Mariposa Park Apartments in west Fort Worth on Aug. 25, 2026 displaced about 50 people. Facts and claim steps.
Ross Fire (Palo Pinto and Jack Counties)
The Ross Fire burned about 90,000 acres in Palo Pinto and Jack counties in August–September 2026. Official figures and claim documentation tips.
Oak Cliff Apartment Explosion and Fire (Dallas)
A natural gas explosion and fire destroyed The Clyde apartments in Dallas' Oak Cliff area on May 28, 2026. What is known and claim steps.
Hunggate Fire (Randall County)
The lightning-caused Hunggate Fire burned about 34,000 acres near Canyon in May 2026 and destroyed homes. Official figures and next steps.
Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion and Fire
An explosion and fire at Valero's Port Arthur refinery on March 23, 2026 led to a shelter-in-place order. Official information and claim steps.
Four Seasons Containers Industrial Fire (Smith County)
A fire destroyed a plastics and oil recycling facility near Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Nov. 20, 2025, prompting evacuations.
House Explosion and Fire in The Colony
An explosion leveled a vacant home in The Colony on Oct. 20, 2025, and fire spread to neighboring houses. What is known and claim steps.
How events are selected
We check official sources each week — the Texas A&M Forest Service, InciWeb, the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, TCEQ, county emergency management offices, city fire departments, and the National Weather Service — with reputable local news used only for additional confirmation.
An event is added when it is verified by at least one authoritative source (two independent sources for material details where possible) and involves things like property damage, evacuations, multiple structures, large acreage, major commercial impact, or an official incident declaration. We do not add an event because smoke was smelled or air quality dipped, and we never estimate acreage, damage counts, causes or insurance eligibility.
Property insurance considerations after a smoke or fire event
Being near a fire does not by itself mean a property has a covered insurance claim. If your property was affected, the practical first steps are to follow official safety instructions, notify your insurer, and document conditions with photos, video and notes before items are discarded. Coverage depends on the individual policy and the facts of the loss. See smoke damage claims and the Smoke Damage Scope Calculator for help organizing documentation.
Free Claim Review
If Your Texas Property Was Affected by Smoke or Fire, Request a Free Claim Review.
Tell us what happened and where the claim currently stands. A licensed Texas public adjuster can review it with you. No policy or claim number is required to start.