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OtherOn Thursday July 27th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a fire approximately 10.5 miles west/southwest of Valley Mills, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service responded around 8:00pm, directing air resources to extinguish known spot fires and begin initial containment of the fire along the southeastern side where the fire came off the ridge into a drainage with thick juniper. All ground resources were initially disengaged to allow for air support. The air attack crew estimated acreage at 130 acres and no homes are threatened. Estimated containment at end of shift was 20%.
On July 28th, the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System Strike Team (TIFMAS) along with engines and personnel from McGregor and the Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department joined Texas A&M Forest Service on the Classic Canyon Fire. Fire activity was low, but spotting along the north containment line and heat along the perimeter remained a concern. As the fire moved down the draw from the ridge, fuel type transitioned from juniper and grass into hardwood. A dozer was used to complete the containment line along top of ridge, then moved to the Middle Bosque River bottom to extinguish burning snag trees. Engine crews patrolled the completed containment line, spraying water to mitigate heat on the line and dousing water on smoldering trees. Estimated 65% containment at end of shift and all resources were released until start of shift on July 29th.
Hot and dry conditions are expected through Saturday, with south winds around 10 mph. Highs will top out near 100 with minimum humidity between 20-25% during the day. The Relative Humidity recovery overnight will be to around 75%.
| Current as of | Sat, 08/05/2023 - 00:04 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately 10.5 miles west/southwest of Valley Mills TX |
| Incident Commander | L. Anderson, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
31° 35' 16.452'' Latitude
-97° 38' 26.43
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 0 |
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| Size | 235 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/05/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Juniper, grass, hardwoods |
| Significant Events | Initially, air resources used to manage fire in drainage with thick juniper. Fuel type transitions from grass and juniper into hardwood down into the draw. Spotting on northern edge during initial attack. |
| Planned Actions |
12 - 24 hours: Local Fire Departments will continue to monitor 48 hours: Closeout |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Transitioned fire back to local Fire Department |