Firefighters have responded to the Oak Mott Fire located three miles north of Raymondville on the east side of HWY 77. Texas A&M Forest Service is on scene in unified command with local departments. The fire was actively burning.
Numerous local fire departments are on scene engaged suppression support. Texas A&M Forest Service heavy equipment as well as privately owned heavy equipment will assist ground resources in constructing containment line. Aerial resources were also requested. A Type 1 Helicopter performed water drops on the head of the fire to slow fire progression. An Air Attack (AA) was also on scene to provide aerial support and surveillance.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been lifted.
Current as of | Tue, 03/08/2022 - 05:05 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Incident Commander | Andy McCrady, Texas A&M Forest Service |
Coordinates |
26° 36' 12'' Latitude
-97° 37' 21
'' Longitude
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Size | 873 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Significant Events | Temporary Flight Restriction has been lifted |
Weather Concerns | Mostly cloudy today. Light winds becoming moderate east to southeast by this afternoon. |
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