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Campbell Fire

News - 08/13/2023

Campbell Fire Daily Update

August 13, 2023

Size: 7000 acres

Containment: 50%

Start Date: August 11, 2023

Cause: Unknown

Around 4:00 p.m. on August 11, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance on a fire burning 2 miles North of Olney in Archer County, Texas. The fire is burning in juniper shrub and grass fuels.

Crews on the Campbell Fire have made good progress getting all containment lines tied in, now dozer crews work to improve containment lines with engine crews patrolling and mopping up hot spots along the line.

A type 2 incident management team was brought in to take over the management of the fire and bring in more resources to combat it.

The plan today is to continue improving the containment lines and addressing any hot spots or areas of concern.

Evacuations:

Voluntary evacuations had taken place, but residents have been able to return.