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Prescribed Fire
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Response
OtherThe Cat Fire began at about 7:15pm in Clay County, Texas. By 8:30pm, the fire had grown to about 60 acres. The fire threatened eight structures initially, however, these structures are not currently threatened. 29 fire personnel were initially assigned to the fire. Dozers are constructing line along the fire's perimeter. Engines are working to contain the fire east of a creek bed on the fire's west flank. Aerial resources assisted ground crews with retardant drops in the fire area. The fire is burning in a heavily wooded area with thick mesquite and long grass.
| Current as of | Tue, 08/02/2022 - 11:48 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Electrical |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Commander | Boe Adler, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
33° 56' 36'' Latitude
-98° 25' 12
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 29 |
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| Size | 72 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | thick mesquite and long grass |
| Weather Concerns | High clouds will move across the area the fire area Monday. Winds will be out of the southwest shortly after sunrise and will gusts at times, with temperatures in the lows 100s. |
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