Pecan Fire Near Decatur 40 Percent Contained

A large wildfire near Decatur remained at 75 acres and 40 percent contained, according to updates from the Wise County Messenger. The incident, referred to as the Pecan Fire, prompted ongoing containment efforts by local emergency responders as crews worked to secure perimeter lines.

Emergency personnel have maintained containment operations in the area since the fire was first reported. According to verified local reporting from the Wise County Messenger, the blaze covers approximately 75 acres of land near the city.

As of Tuesday morning, response teams have established a 40 percent containment boundary around the perimeter. Crews remain active on the scene to monitor hot spots and prevent further spread as weather conditions are evaluated by local safety officials.