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Wilson Canyon Fire July 17, 2022 3:30pm

Size: 100 acres
Containment: 0%
Cause: Under Investigation
Start Date: July 17, 2022

Crews from Texas A&M Forest Service are working in Unified Command with Erath County Fire Department to suppress a wildfire located 5 miles southeast of Lipanrt, Texas. The fire grew quickly from on top of a ridge and through large grass areas. Aerial resources are being used to knock down the fire while dozers, engines, and handcrews have begun constructing line around the edge of the fire. Hot and dry conditions are causing vegetation to reach critically dry levels, turning even live grass into fuel for a wildfire.

High temperatures and low humidity are expected to continue through this week with little to no chance for moisture. As these conditions continue, the energy release component, or how intense the fire burns, are reaching record levels. Fires that start are going to be resistant to control and take lots of resources to be suppressed successfully.

With multiple aircraft working in the area it is important that any drones are not in the air. Any drones spotted will cause air operations to stop and leave the fire due to the danger to their safety. Remember, if you fly we can't.