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Eastland Complex Update

March 21, 2022

Eastland Complex:

Acres: 54,463

Containment: 60%

Cause:  Under Investigation

Total acres for the complex are up to 54,463 containment is at 60%. Three new fire have started as of yesterday, the Cedar Mountain, Blowing Basin and Mangum fires and are included in the Eastland Complex. Total structure loss is 158 for the complex.

 Kidd Fire: 42,333 acres (mapped), 45% contained, (Carbon and Gorman). Fire was active on March 12th, but due to precipitation on the morning of 21st, fire has decreased significantly. 142 structures have been reported lost as of 15:00.

Wheat Field Fire: 7,268 acres (mapped), 60% contained, (NW of Rising Star). Fire activity was moderate yesterday 20th, precipitation received 21st has further reduced fire activity. 7 structures reported lost as of 15:00.

Oak Mott Fire: 4,031 acres (mapped), 80% contained, (SE of Rising Star). Minimal fire behavior was reported yesterday, crews continue to construct line and are making good progress. 6 structures lost as of 15:00.

Walling Fire: 383 acres (mapped), 100% contained, (W of Nimrod).

Cedar Mountain Fire: 179 acres, 40% contained, (Cisco and Eastland). Fire was showing a lot of activity yesterday, but activity has diminished with the precipitation today. 1 Home lost as of 15:00.

Blowing Basin Fire: 241 acres, 60% contained, (Cross Plains). Fire was showing a lot of activity yesterday, activity had moderated today, crews continue to construct line around the fire. 2 Homes lost as of 15:00.

Mangum: 11 acres, 95% contained, (Next to Kidd Fire). Fire is located South East of the Kidd Fire, but was a separate start. The fire showed a lot of activity yesterday, but is moderate today and crews have made good progress.