At approximately 4:52 pm, a wildfire started in Dimmitt County, approximately 20 miles east of Carrizo Springs, Tx. Local fire departments were the first resources on scene and called for assistance from the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS and the Local IC are working in unified command, Fire is estimated at 100 acres in heavy brush and grass. Access to the fire was hampered by terrain and vegetation. Fire is currently burning in Oak timber near the Nueces River. The fire behavior has moderated as the relative humidity begins to recover overnight, Crews constructed containment line around the fire with heavy equipment and burning out pockets of fuel with the support of engines. Aircraft was utilized on the fire.
Current as of | Sat, 06/04/2022 - 10:33 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 20 miles east of Carrizo Spring |
Incident Commander | Sumpter, Texas A&M Forest Service |
Coordinates |
28° 30' 28'' Latitude
-99° 41' 38
'' Longitude
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Size | 57 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | heavy brush and grass |
Significant Events | monitor fire |
Projected Incident Activity |
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Weather Concerns | high temperatures and winds |
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