FEMA Authorizes Fire Management Assistance for Corner Pocket Fire in Texas

What Happened

On March 15, 2026, FEMA authorized a Fire Management Assistance declaration (FM-5625-TX) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Texas. This declaration was issued to provide federal support for the mitigation, management, and control of the fire incident which began on the same day.

Affected Areas

The declaration specifically designates the following area in Texas as eligible for federal assistance:

• Donley County

The incident began on March 15, 2026, and the declaration was made effective immediately to address the ongoing threat.

Federal Assistance Available

Under this Fire Management Assistance (FM) declaration, Public Assistance has been authorized. This program provides federal funding to help state, local, and tribal governments, as well as certain private non-profit organizations, respond to the fire.

At this time, Individual Assistance (IA), Individuals and Households Program (IHP), and Hazard Mitigation (HM) programs have not been declared for this incident.

What You Should Do

Residents in Donley County should monitor local news and follow the guidance of emergency management officials. While this specific grant is primarily intended to cover firefighting costs and emergency response measures, residents should stay alert for further updates regarding safety and potential evacuation orders.

Source

Information provided by FEMA.