At approximately 6:53 pm, a wildfire started at the Schleicher/Sutton County line located near the original Pope Fire (fire that started several days ago) on the Pope Ranch. 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 crews are currently constructing containment line around the fire with heavy equipment with the support of engines. Aircraft was utilized on the fire.
Update May 18th 11:00- mechanized equipment is continuing to build and improve containment lines, engine are mopping up, patrolling line and working areas of concern. A helicopter has been assigned to the fire for bucket work. Fire Behavior observed yesterday- crown runs in the junipers and short range spotting (800'). Today's weather is of concern with continued high temperatures, low relative humidity and drying winds.
Update May 19th 8:25 pm- containment lines established around fire perimeter, engine continue to patrol and mop up heat along the containment lines. Single tree torching was observed throughout the day.
Heat Advisory was posted for the area today
Update May 20th 11:30 am- Engines continue to patrol and mop up heat along the containment lines. Heat advisory for the area.
Heat Advisory was posted for the area today
Update May 20th 2:15 pm- Engines continue to patrol and mop up heat along the containment lines. Junipers are holding heat in duff and significant drying in the fire cured canopy. These will remain areas of holding concern throughout the day. Heat advisory for the area.
Current as of | Sat, 06/04/2022 - 10:34 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Undetermined |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Approximately 24 miles southeast of Eldorado, Texas |
Incident Commander | Carrera, Texas A&M Forest Service |
Incident Description | Wildfire |
Coordinates |
30° 43' 44'' Latitude
-100° 14' 4
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 46 |
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Size | 2,530 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | tall grass, brush |
Significant Events | Fire is contained and in monitor status |
Planned Actions |
engines working in a patrol and mop up status, |
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