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Oak Mott Fire Update: March 2, 2022 1930 hours
Location: Willacy/Kenedy County line, approximately 3 miles north of Raymondville on the east side of HWY 77
Acreage: approximately 512 acres
Containment: 50% contained
Temporary Flight Restriction Information: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_9989.html 

Ground crews continue to work to secure and connect containment lines. Fire activity is currently minimal with creeping and smoldering. Relative humidity values are increasing. Any nearby structures have been protected. Heavy equipment, engines, and support personnel and apparatus will be on scene into the evening to construct and improve containment lines, mop up any hot spots, and patrol the fire perimeter. 

Weather: Relative humidity values should reach near 100% overnight which will be very beneficial.