Single Publication

Name: Hard Castle Fire

Size: 540 acres
Containment: 70
Cause: Rekindle from previously contained fire, originally started by power lines
Structures lost: 1 confirmed
Structures threatened: 0

Operations are going as planned. Firefighters will continue to address hotspots throughout the fire today. A helicopter recon flight was used to locate areas of concern.

Better mapping is completed since final containment lines have been established. The area burned is now 540 acres, decreasing from the original estimate of 600 acres. The fire is approximately 3 miles long, and ½ mile wide. It was stopped just ¼ mile from reaching a home. Firefighters have worked tirelessly to keep this fire from reaching Walnut Springs.

It will be several days before firefighters leave the scene, so any help is greatly appreciated. Walnut Springs Fire Station is fully stocked, they ask that any donations of water, ice, snacks, and electrolytes be dropped off your local fire station. As fires new fires start other departments would be grateful to have those supplies for first responders. 

Please stay up to date on the status of the fire from InciWeb, trusted news sources, and the Bosque County Emergency Management Facebook page. There are no evacuations at this time, but residents in the area should be prepared if the need arises.