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    Horseshoe Fire
April 22, 2022  
 
Size: 553 acres
Containment: 85% 
Cause: Unknown 
 

Today, April 22, 2022, Fire crews returned to staff the fire in the morning. While en route to the fire, an accident occurred involving a Borger Fire Department engine with three fire fighters losing control and rolling over on FM 1061.Potter County Fire/Rescue had responded to the accident extracting the fire fighters. Two of the fire fighters had sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene and are in good condition. The third fire fighter was transported to the hospital by helicopter and is in stable condition. 

TIFMAS strike Team 146 and TAMFS resources continued to monitor the fire. Further into the day smokes within the interior of the fire had appeared with the winds that came in.  A storm cell moved in over the fire later in the evening, strong winds and hail were observed over the fire.  

For tomorrow, April 23, fire crews will return in the morning to monitor in anticipation of high winds, in order to make sure no flare ups will occur. Extremely high winds related to a weather event coming in are anticipated. Refer to local weather channels for updated forecasts.