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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherThe Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to the Yogi Fire for assistance shortly after 1:00 pm on Monday, June 13th and remains in unified command with Bastrop Emergency Services District No. 2. The fire began east of Gotier Trace and South Old Potato Road and quickly presented a threat to homes in the area. As the fire moved north, local law enforcement conducted door-to-door evacuation notifications. Residents in the area of Gotier Trace, South Old Potato Road, east to Old Pin Oak, and north to Lois Lane were allowed to return home at 4:30.
Initial fire behavior was moderate, with low to moderate rate of spread when crews arrived on scene. The fire is presented moderate resistance to control, with some short range spotting and torching of both live and dead vegetation. During initial attack, TAMFS equipment included 3 SEATs, a Type 1 helicopter, an air attack platform, 3 bulldozers and overhead. Local crews from Bastrop County fire departments have heavy equipment, fire engines, and overhead on scene.
| Current as of | Tue, 06/21/2022 - 05:11 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Debris Burning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately 7 miles north of Smithville, Texas |
| Incident Commander | Lucas Knecht |
| Coordinates |
30° 7' 39'' Latitude
-97° 8' 52
'' Longitude
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| Size | 123 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, Heavy Brush |