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Britt Fire

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Unit Information

Texas A&M Forest Service 
Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 
Texas A&M Forest Service 
Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 

Incident Contacts

Britt Fire, April 9, 2022 9:30 am

Britt Fire
Publication Type: News -

   Britt Fire

Size:8,152 acres (mapped)
Containment:90%
Cause: Powerline

Yesterday, April 8, 2022, the TAMFS Childress Task Force had returned to the fire at 10:00 am and mopped up and patrolled the fire extinguishing any hotspots found. Along with tying in dozer lines around the fire where they were needed. Aviation was ordered to help monitor the fire. Weather posed no issue. 

For today, April 9, 2022, Crews will return to the the fire and mop up and patrol, along with getting a total structure count. 

Weather
 Extreme fire weather is expected for today with high winds, low humidity and high temperatures. The Childress Task Force and TIFMAS Strike Tam will be ready for initial attack (IA) from the fire in case any new starts occur.

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