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OtherThe Adrian Fire started on Friday, April 1st up on the mesa top southeast of Sweetwater, it has burned down into a canyon making it difficult for ground resources to put in mechanical fire line. Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) had arrived on scene around 15:30 and has been working in unified command with local responders. Aviation resources were used extensively to slow forward progression and reduce heat on the flanks by dropping retardant via Large Air Tanker (LAT) and Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT). Additionally a type 1 helicopter was used to make water drops on hot spots along the flanks.
The wildfire itself grew to an estimated 150 acres in size, however, in an attempted to strengthen and improve fire line as well as areas that equipment had difficulty getting to, several controlled burnout operations took place to remove unburnt fuel between the wildfire and the containment lines. This took place after dark and increased size to an estimated 700 acres.
Because of high to moderate winds and the spot fire potential that juniper has, this decision was made in an attempt to have the fire burn itself out, this morning crews have arrived back on scene to continue strengthening line, patrolling and mopping up hot spots.
| Current as of | Wed, 04/13/2022 - 12:28 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Nolan County, off of County Road 190 Approximately 5 miles South of I-20 Between Sweetwater and Trent. |
| Incident Commander | Robert Arthur |
| Coordinates |
32° 24' 55'' Latitude
-100° 12' 3
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 20 |
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| Size | 530 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Juniper and Grass |
| Significant Events | Large burnout operations took place last night to remove unburnt fuel between the containment line and wildfire. |
| Weather Concerns | Light north winds this morning will pick up to between 7 and 12 MPH during the morning hours. Winds will gradually turn to the northeast, then east/southeast by this evening, while remaining around 10 MPH. Temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies, with RH values dropping to around 20 percent. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 50s, and RH values will increase to around 70 percent by early Sunday morning. Winds will continue out of the southeast overnight, but increase into the 10 to 15 mph range near the fire area. For Sunday, elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are expected. Temperatures will warm into the mid/upper 80s, and south winds will increase into the 15 to 20 mph range with gusts over 25 mph possible. The southerly flow is expected to increase moisture, so RH values should remain above 20 percent. |
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