Firefighters are currently engaged in wildfire suppression in Erath County, located approximately 15 miles northeast of Stephenville, TX.
The Big L Fire started on March 20, 2022 at approximately 2:00 pm under extreme fire conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service is in unified command with local fire departments. The fire is burning in grass and brushy fuels with high potential for growth. Multiple aviation resources are present on the fire.
A TFR is in place NOTAM 2/6839. https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_6839
Current as of | Wed, 03/30/2022 - 05:32 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | under investigation |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Approximately 15 miles northeast of Stephenville, headed towards the town of Lipan |
Incident Commander | John Fugitt, Texas A&M Forest Service |
Incident Description | Wildfire burning in Erath County |
Coordinates |
32° 21' 32'' Latitude
-98° 0' 15
'' Longitude
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Size | 10,177 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Planned Actions |
Crews will Mop Up and patrol, maintaining containment lines along the fire. |
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