InciWebMonarch Fire Update July 25, 7:00 PM
Monarch Fire Update July 25 700 PM
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Publication Type: News
Location: 45 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas.
Moderate fire activity was observed across the fire area today. Active fire behavior was confined to isolated pockets. Bulldozers continued constructing fireline around the fire this afternoon. Helicopters and single engine air tankers supported fire suppression efforts by dropping retardant on uncontrolled fire edge and water on hotspots. Engines continued patrolling constructed firelines and mopping up throughout the fire area. There was a small, 21-acre slop-over this afternoon. Crews made quick work, with assistance from the Type 1 helicopter, to contain the slop-over before it grew out of control.
Fire Weather: Sustained easterly winds with speeds between 12-15 mph and possible gusts up to 20 mph will remain in place over the next few hours. Wind speeds will decreases late tonight, dropping below 10 mph with gusts up to 12 mph after midnight. Isolated chances for wetting rains will be present across South Central Texas due to Hurricane Hanna. Relative humidities will remain above 35 percent this evening due to the tropical air mass moving into the region.
Resources Threatened: Energy infrastructure is threatened.