Matagorda County wildfire contained after rapidly burning over 100 acres, fueled by strong winds

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- First responders have contained an active wildfire that burned a little over 100 acres in Matagorda County on Tuesday evening.

The fire was burning just west of the township of Midfield, and FM 111 was shut down at County Road 454.

At 4:15 p.m., Matagorda County officials announced the fire had burned 65 acres with 0% containment. In an update two hours later, it had burned about 35 more acres with 95% containment.

By 7:30 p.m., officials confirmed with Eyewitness News that the wildfire was extinguished.

Tuesday's windy weather likely contributed to the wildfire's dangerous spread.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a red flag warning Tuesday morning, signaling a high to critical fire danger from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

According to the NWS, strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation create dangerous conditions for wildfire growth.

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