Hydra Fire Near Meridian Reaches 35% Containment, Evacuations Lifted
Firefighters are strengthening containment lines on the Hydra Fire, located near Meridian in Bosque County, Texas, which is currently estimated at 1,100 acres and 35% contained. Evacuation orders for the City of Meridian have been lifted, and the FM 2136…
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, September 18, 2026 — Firefighters are continuing to work on strengthening containment lines for the Hydra Fire, a wildfire currently burning near Meridian in Bosque County, Texas. The fire has been estimated to cover 1,100 acres and has achieved 35% containment.
As a result of the progress made in containing the wildfire, evacuation orders that were previously in place for the City of Meridian have now been lifted. Authorities also reported that the FM 2136 road, which may have been impacted by the fire or suppression efforts, has been reopened to traffic.
Despite the lifting of evacuations and the reopening of the road, residents in the affected areas are being advised to maintain a state of vigilance. Smoke from the Hydra Fire may still be visible in the vicinity. Furthermore, forecasts indicate that fire danger conditions are expected to be elevated in the coming period, suggesting the potential for continued risk.
The specific cause of the Hydra Fire was not provided. Details regarding the full extent of any damage, the timeline of the fire’s ignition, or the full recovery status were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Pinson on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.
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