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 Today crews monitored and patrolled along all containment lines and mopped up anything that might cause an issue inside the lines. The fire is under control and shows no concerns with breaking out of the containment lines. At this time we have declared the Hippy Ridge fire 100% contained and have turned the fire back over to the local fire department to monitor. Texas A&M Forest Service appreciates the assistance of all our local cooperators listed on this incident. 

 This morning crews have returned to the fire to check containment lines from last night and the burn operations that took place. Late last night conditions were favorable for several burnouts which allowed firefighters to increase containment by burning the fuel in front of the fire. This morning the fire was remapped for a total of 68 acres and containment has been bumped to 90%. Crews will be out working today on the line checking all sides of the line in anticipation of an expected wind shift that will occur late this afternoon.

 Crews have increased containment tonight on the Hippy Ridge fire. Aerial resources knocked down the head of the fire to allow ground resources to begin direct attack on the fire. Good progress has been made by Texas A&M Forest Service dozers with some private equipment’s assistance. Local fire departments have completed a burnout along the East flank to secure that edge. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped at this time and containment has been increased to 40%. Total acreage has also been increased to 47 acres by aerial mapping.