Wildfire in Dallam, Texas

Wildfire February 24, 2026 – February 27, 2026 · Dallam, Texas

$10K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Willard Fire ignited on February 24, 2026, in Dallam County. The fire occurred near Willard Lane and Farm to Market Road 807. This is located about ten miles southwest of Stratford. This fire burned 540 acres. The cause of the fire is unknown as the origin of it was destroyed according to fire department reports. It did threaten one home and one structure.

The wider storm

Critical fire weather conditions continued through the end of February as the region saw a lack of moisture and precipitation. Dry fuels, sustained winds of 20-30mph and gusts up to 40mph, along with relative humidity in the single digits contributed to an environment supportive of wildfire development.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1318060. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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