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OtherThis page will no longer be updated. For further information on the Blowing Basin Fire, go to the Eastland Complex InciWeb page: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8010/
The Blowing Basin Fire started at 12:30 pm North East of Cross Plains, TX. The fire quickly began burning through tall grass and thick oaks in the area. Resources from the Wheat Field fire on the Eastland Complex and local resources quickly responded to the fire and began suppression. High winds and low humidity will make fire behavior challenging for firefighters today.
| Current as of | Mon, 03/21/2022 - 13:59 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Fire is located 4.5 miles North East of Cross Plains, TX |
| Incident Commander | Jason Martindale |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning NW towards the Wheat Field Fire |
| Coordinates |
32° 8' 48'' Latitude
-99° 5' 36
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 25 |
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| Size | 250 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 50% |
| Fuels Involved | Tall Grass, Thick Oak brush |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Fire is active along flanks with diminished behavior. Dozers making good progress. |
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| Weather Concerns | ***RED FLAG WARNING*** in effect until 10 pm. Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to continue this Widespread rainfall is expected to develop Monday morning and may |
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