Fire started on July 18, 2022 and is located at 750 Hempel Drive, Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service has been requested to assistance. Dozers and engines are assigned to the fire. Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with local Incident Command. 1 home reported lost, 2 homes received minor to minimal damage, 2 vehicles lost, 1 horse trailer lost. Forward progression has been stopped. Dozers are constructing containment lines and engines are working directly on the fire.
Weather-Heat Advisory in effect through Tuesday. Southerly winds8-10 mph, relative humidity near 23%.
Current as of | Wed, 07/20/2022 - 04:16 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Undetermined |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Hempel Rd, Copperas Cove, Tx |
Incident Commander | Matthew Schlaefer, Texas A&M Forest Service |
Coordinates |
31° 11' 42'' Latitude
-97° 55' 10
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Total Personnel: | 12 |
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Size | 15 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
Fuels Involved | grass |
Planned Actions |
construct containment line, engines to mop up |
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Projected Incident Activity |
patrol and mop up |
Weather Concerns | Southerly winds near 8 to 10 mph will continue through tonight. |
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