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1148 Fire Evening Update
July 18, 2022
11:00 pm

Size: 500 acres
Containment: 10%
Date Started: July 18, 2022
Cause: Under investigation

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) responded to a request for assistance on the 1148 Fire at Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County today. Burning in timber, brush and tall grass, the fire exhibited extreme fire behavior such as crowning, running and flammable materials spotting ahead of the active fire.

Suppression aircraft mobilized by TAMFS were heavily utilized to strengthen containment lines, protect structures and douse hotspots across the fire area. Aircraft on scene included large airtankers, fire boss single engine air tankers and helicopters.

Dozers constructed containment lines while fire engines engaged in structure protection.

Weather: Southerly winds near 10 to 15 mph will continue tonight with occasional gusts between 20-25 mph possible. RH will only recover to 51% by Tuesday morning with a low temperature near 81 degrees. Winds will become southwesterly around 8 to 9 am and will increase to 13 to 18 mph with gusts near 20 to 25 mph. Maximum temperature readings near 107 degrees are expected with a minimum RH near 21%.

Evacuations and Closures: Initially, 50 homes were evacuated. A voluntary evacuation remains in place for the fire area. A shelter has been established at the West Lake Chapel. Donations are also being accepted at this location.

Damages and Injuries: No injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. Five outbuildings and 5 homes have been reported destroyed by the fire.