Ranger Hill Fire Update August 31, 11:30 AM

Ranger Hill Fire: 133 acres, 95% contained
Location: 8 miles east of Ranger, Texas and just south of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Resources: 29

The Ranger Hill Fire is three starts that merged into one. This fire was actively burning yesterday. Crews utilized heavy equipment to construct containment lines while engines were engaged in mop up across the fire area. Burn out operations were conducted to strengthen containment lines and remove unburned vegetation between the lines and active fire edge. These burns proved to be very successful and were aided by high humidity in the afternoon. Aviation resources were heavily utilized during initial attack and made efficient work in checking the fire and slowing fire spread.

Today, ground resources will be patrolling fireline and mopping up as needed.

Fire Weather: Isolated showers and a possible thunderstorm is possible this morning and into the afternoon. Severe weather is possible. Afternoon temperatures will be 100 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index between 105-110, and cooler temperatures will return tonight. Winds will be out of the south at 10-15 mph.