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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other At 2:00 pm on July 13, 2022 resources from Texas A&M Forest Service were requested to respond to a fire located south east of Tolar, TX. The fire is burning in thick juniper brush in challenging terrain near a rock quarry. Resources from multiple local departments were on scene rapidly and aerial assists are being used to knock down the fire so that ground resources can better access the fire. Dozers and engines from Texas A&M Forest Service are on scene and are working to construct line around the perimeter of the fire.
With multiple aerial resources working in the area it is important for members of the public to remember that if you fly we can not. Drones entering the fire area put all of our firefighters at risk and will force our aerial assets to stay away.
| Current as of | Tue, 07/19/2022 - 06:25 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 5 miles south of Tolar, TX |
| Incident Commander | Stephen Tanner, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning in thick juniper brush through some rocky terrain. |
| Coordinates |
32° 19' 20'' Latitude
-97° 54' 59
'' Longitude
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| Size | 100 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Juniper brush and tall grass |
| Planned Actions |
Crews will improve dozer lines and mop up interior of fire |
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| Weather Concerns | Temperatures will warm to 103 degrees today with a minimum RH of 26%. Light SE winds will increase to 5-10 mph within the next couple of hours out of the SSW. Winds will shift out of the SE near 1-2 pm, but will likely fluctuate between the S and ESE throughout the day. Showers and storms will be possible beginning around 12-2 pm. Gusty, erratic winds and lightning may accompany any storms. Storms should exit the area late this afternoon with RH recovering to 79% by Friday morning. Winds will remain light and out of the SSE tonight. |
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