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Paint Crossing Fire

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Unit Information

Texas A&M Forest Service 
Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 
Texas A&M Forest Service 
Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 

Incident Contacts

Adam Turner
Email: adam.turner@tfs.tamu.edu
Phone: 9403289158
Information Officer
Email: information@tfs.tamu.edu
Phone: 9792550591

The Paint Crossing Fire started on August 7th, 2024  approximately 10 miles southwest of Throckmorton, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and began working to put the fire out. They requested assistance form Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional engines, air support, and heavy Equipment. 

Texas A&M Forest is working in unified command with local fire departments to continue suppressing and putting out the Paint Crossing Fire. 

Crews are using heavy equipment to construct containment lines, areas cleared of any kind of combustible material, around the perimeter of the fire, stopping any further spread. Engines are working along these lines, putting out any active flames and identifying any heat to ensure that fire can not cross back over the containment lines. 

Basic Information
Current as of Sun, 08/11/2024 - 09:40
Incident Time Zone America/Chicago
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin
Location 10 miles southwest of Throckmorton
Incident Commander S. Morris, Texas A&M Forest Service
Incident Description Wildfire burning in grass, with Mesquite, Oak, and Juniper interspersed throughout the area.
Coordinates 33° 4' 9'' Latitude
-99° 20'
54
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 61
Size 2,362 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 90%
Estimated Containment Date 8/15/2024
Fuels Involved

Fire is burning in grass with Mesquite and Oak components.
Significant Events

Fire activity was minimal with some heat along the river.
Outlook
Planned Actions

Crews are patrolling and mopping up the areas of the fire.
Projected Incident Activity

Some moisture occurred yesterday over the area and higher relative humidities and lower temps helped reduce fire activity.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns

This morning's breezy northeast winds should diminish by afternoon. Ongoing showers and storms should stay well east and north of the burn site this morning, with the next chance of storms occurring late tonight. 

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