It started on Monday, February 26, one mile north of Stinnett in Hutchinson County, Texas.

As of March 3, it has burned 144,206 acres (225.322 sq mi; 58,358 ha), including a portion of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, and it is 100% contained.

[2] In addition, the Grape Vine Creek Fire started 9.5 miles south of Lefors in Gray County, Texas on the same day, burning an estimated 34,882 acres (54.503 sq mi; 14,116 ha) with 100% containment.

[3][4][5][6] The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.

[27][29] Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the largest wildfire, with attention on a downed Xcel Energy Co. power line near Stinnett as a potential ignition source.