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Final Update This will be the final update for the Mesquite Heat Fire unless the situation changes dramatically. The Southern Area Gold Incident Management Team will transition the Mesquite Heat Fire back to the Texas A&M Forest Service at 6 p.m. today.

Current Situation The Mesquite Heat Fire remains at 10,960 acres. However, containment increased to 92%. Smoke was visible from a few hot spots in the fire’s interior and debris piles along the eastern edge, which firefighters soaked with water. A Hotshot Crew checked for heat along the eastern edge of the fire and found nothing.

Current Situation The Mesquite Heat Fire is now 82% contained. Yesterday, fire behavior remained low despite the return of hot and dry weather. There were small flare ups in the interior and debris piles. Scattered heavy fuels will continue to smolder until consumed. Firefighters patrolled the fire area, extinguished hotspots, and improved containment lines.

Current SituationContainment of the Mesquite Heat Fire increased to 74 percent thanks to ongoing firefighter efforts.  

Current Situation Yesterday, firefighters increased containment of the Mesquite Heat Fire to 63 percent. The decrease in acreage to 10,960 is due to more accurate mapping as crews continue to validate and improve upon existing control lines.

Current SituationYesterday, firefighters increased containment to 58 percent. Overall, fire behavior was minimal yesterday thanks to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Acres remain the same at 11,256.While fire activity is moderated, threats to responders persist due to operations in the wildland urban interface, downed powerlines and congestion in the fire area with returning residents, responder traffic and infrastructure restoration work. We ask drivers to remain on alert when traveling near the fire to protect firefighters.

Current Situation  

Yesterday at 8 a.m. the Southern Area Incident Management Gold Team assumed command of the Mesquite Heat Fire under the leadership of Incident Commander Dave Martin and in unified command with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Current Situation The fire is currently 11,256 acres and 25 percent contained. Increased acreage is due to more accurate mapping and data collection.

Mesquite Heat Fire Update , May 20 at 10:00 PM

Mesquite Heat Fire Update , May 19 at 9:00 AM