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Other Fire started on July 18, 2022 and is near Meridian, Bosque County Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service has been requested to assistance and worked in unified command with the local fire department. Heavy equipment was quickly engaged constructing line around the fire edge, along with fire engines supporting suppression efforts. In total, one abandoned home and three outbuildings were lost. 1 home was threatened and saved. The fire had moved NNE from FM 1991 but was stopped south of Hwy 22. The fire was mapped at 160 acres and is now 100% contained. This will be the Final update for this incident.
Weather-Heat Advisory in effect through Tuesday. Southerly wind 10-15 mph, wind direction may vary from SE to SW. wind may be 10-20 mph overnight with possible gusts to 30 mph.
| Current as of | Sat, 07/30/2022 - 08:12 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 3 miles southeast of Meridian, TX in Bosque County |
| Incident Commander | Carson Beard, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
31° 54' 9'' Latitude
-97° 37' 11
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 10 |
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| Size | 160 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | timber (litter and understory), hardwood litter, tall grass |
| Significant Events | extreme, running, crowning, spotting |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to improve lines and work interior pockets of juniper. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
improve containment line and mop up/patrol |
| Weather Concerns | Winds are generally out of the south near 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. However, wind |
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