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Chalk Mountain Fire UpdateJuly 23, 2022 10:00 a.m. Size: 6,729 Acres

Chalk Mountain Fire Update July 22, 2022 10:00 a.m.Chalk Mountain Fire Stats: Size: 6,705 AcresContainment: 10% Location: 4.6 miles SW of Glen Rose, TX Start Date: July 18, 2022Cause: Under InvestigationResources AssignedTotal personnel: 189Engines: 20Dozers: 8The Southern Area Blue, Type I Incident Management Team assumed command of the Chalk Mountain Fire at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 

The Southern Area Blue, Type I Incident Management Team assumed command of the Chalk Mountain Fire at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 

The Post Fire Assessment Team arrived at the Chalk Mountain Fire yesterday afternoon and conducted structural assessments in the fire area through this afternoon. They reported a total of 16 homes lost, with 5 additional homes damaged. This count does not include non-residences, outbuildings, or other structures. 

The Chalk Mountain Fire has grown north of FM205 with the majority of fire activity in the north and northeastern areas of the fire.  Group torching and crown fires have been visible with the fire spotting up to 200 yards north from timbered areas into brush and grassy fuels. To the west, crews are working to keep the fire east of FM51. Crews will continue constructing fire containment lines and providing structure protection to homes around the fire area today.  Weather and Fire Behavior: 

 Chalk Mountain FireAcres: 4,000 estimated Containment: 10%Cause:  Under Investigation

An increase in fire activity on the northeast side of the fire caused visible smoke plumes in and around Glen Rose this afternoon and evening.  The fire has grown to an estimated 6,000 acres. 12 structures are confirmed to have been lost since the fire’s start yesterday afternoon. Containment remains at 10%.