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Dempsey Fire Final UpdateJuly 4, 2022 2:30 pmSize: 11,598 acresContainment: 100%Cause: UndeterminedCrews completed some final checks today on several hot spots identified previously and ensured that all areas were cool and contained. Hoses and fire equipment were collected from around the fire and are being  prepared for the next fire that may need them. This fire has been handed back over to the local fire department and all state resources have been released from this fire. This will be the final update for this fire.

Dempsey Fire UpdateJuly 3, 2022 10:00 amSize: 11,597 acresContainment: 96%Cause: Undetermined

Dempsey Fire UpdateJuly 2, 2022 10:00 amSize: est. 11,597 acresContainment: 96%Cause: Undetermined

Dempsey Fire UpdateJuly 1, 2022 10:00 amSize: est. 11,597 acresContainment: 77%Cause: UndeterminedLast night firefighters patrolled around the fire and extinguished any heats that they found along or near the containment lines. Resources from the Dempsey fire are still standing by to assist local resources as new starts occur. Dozers and hand crews are still working to tie in containment lines in areas with some rough terrain. As these lines are completed and improved containment numbers may increase.

Dempsey Fire UpdateJune 30, 2022 11:00 amSize: est. 11,598 acresContainment: 60%Cause: UndeterminedNight shift firefighters monitored and patrolled the fire overnight. Engines crews continue to find areas holding heat near containment lines and worked to mitigate any issues. A small group of resources that were identified to respond to new ignitions in the area were requested to assist on a small, 1-acre new start southeast of the Dempsey Fire last night.

Dempsey Fire UpdateJune 29, 2022 9:15 amSize: est. 11,598 acresContainment: 55%Cause: UndeterminedNight shift crews monitored and patrolled the fire overnight. Firefighters continue to find areas holding heat near containment lines and worked to mitigate any issues.

Dempsey Fire UpdateJune 28, 2022 11:00 amAcres: est. 11,598Containment: 36%Cause: UndeterminedNight shift firefighters focused much of their work on the southeast portion of the fire. With dozers, crews worked to reinforce containment lines across the area. Engine crews continued to patrol the fire area and were engaged in mop up operations.

Dempsey Fire UpdateJune 27, 2022 10:00 pmAcres: est. 11,598Containment: 36%Cause: UndeterminedFirefighters continue suppression operations on the Dempsey Fire, burning south of Graford, in Palo Pinto County.No growth was observed on the fire today. Crews focused on areas retaining heat and hotspots near firelines that may pose a threat to containment. Dozers and heavy equipment continued to reinforce and improve containment lines around the perimeter of the fire.

DEMPSEY FIRE Size: 11,597 acres Containment: 27% Cause: Unknown Date Started: June 23, 2022 The precipitation was beneficial to the fire, overnight crews identified, and mitigated hot spots throughout the night. Resources are back and working on improving control lines and mop up any areas of concern.

DEMPSEY FIRE Size: 11,597 acres Containment: 27% Cause: Unknown Date Started: June 23, 2022 State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), along with other Federal resources, and local responders improved and widen lines with dozers, while engines continued to patrol and mop up around the perimeter.