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Rio Escondido wildfire shrinks as crews battle nearby flare-ups
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Paxton Graf , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Two other fires, the Yellow Square Fire and the Adamsville Fire, are reportedly 80% and 50% contained, respectively. The size of the Rio Escondido wildfire has decreased, but nearby flare-ups require ongoing attention.
Fire crews are making progress containing several blazes. The size of the Rio Escondido wildfire has decreased, but nearby flare-ups require ongoing attention. Two other fires, the Yellow Square Fire and the Adamsville Fire, are reportedly 80% and 50% contained, respectively.
Crews continue to work on hotspots in these areas. A fire chief expressed calm and optimism about the situation, noting that while some hotspots remain, progress is being made.
Further information on the status of these fires is available, including a full story with updates on containment efforts.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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