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Windy Deuce Fire updates

February 27th, 4:40 pm

Size: 8,000

Containment: 20%

Cause: Under investigation

The Windy Deuce Fire is extreme. Crews on site are continuing work to reduce damage. Safety continues to be the top priority for the ongoing operation, for both residents and working personnel. Incoming winds will be strong and gusty. The town of Fritch,Tx is being heavily impacted by the fire, and residents are required to evacuate immediately. The neighboring town of Borger has two locations for evacuees, Church of Christ and Fairlands Baptist Church. Both the north and south routes of HW 136 are closed, and evacuees should go north towards Sanford. 

As of February 27th at 12:55 pm, evacuations were ordered for Double Diamond, Alibates, McBride, Mullinaw, Harbor Bay and then expanded hours later for the entirety of Fritch. 

Evacuation Shelter: City of Borger has two locations for evacuees, Church of Christ and Fairlands Bastist Church 

Road closure: HIGHWAY 136 is closed on both sides of Fritch, TX. Please evacuate north towards Sanford.