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OtherThe Hippy Ridge Fire started around 3:00 pm near Boonsville Texas. Local fire departments quickly arrived on scene and began work to contain the fire. Texas A&M Forest Service assistance was requested at 5:00 pm to bring heavy equipment and aerial resources for suppression. Wise County is currently under a red flag warning until 9:00 pm this evening, high winds and low humidity will continue in to tonight before recovering. Several structures were threatened as the fire burned through the fuel in the many creeks in the area. Aerial resources were utilized to help on this fire.
| Current as of | Fri, 03/18/2022 - 08:58 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 1 mile east of Boonsville, TX |
| Incident Commander | Jacob Smith |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning in heavy oak litter and tall grass. |
| Coordinates |
33° 3' 23'' Latitude
-97° 50' 33
'' Longitude
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| Size | 68 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy oak litter and Tall Grass |
| Significant Events | Crews have completed a burnout along the East flank |
| Planned Actions |
Crews are monitoring the lines today to check the burn operations from last night. |
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| Weather Concerns | High winds and low humidity today and tomorrow pose a risk of continued fire behavior. Tonight humidity will recover and not likely to cause issues. |
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