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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherTexas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist on a fast moving wildfire burning in Wise County late on August 3, 2022. The Deep Creek Fire is burning north of Rhome, Texas near Pioneer Road and Highway 287 in grass and brush vegetation.
The Deep Creek Fire initially prompted evacuations in the area. More information concerning evacuations can be found on the Wise County Office of Emergency Management Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/3JxkkV0.
At this time all evacuations have been lifted and power is being restored to the area. The fire has been knocked down and is now being mopped up to ensure no further growth.
| Current as of | Mon, 08/28/2023 - 10:03 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 1 mile north of Rhome |
| Incident Commander | B. Adler, Texas A&M Forest Service; Wise County |
| Incident Description | Fast moving wildfire along 287 |
| Coordinates |
33° 4' 12'' Latitude
-97° 28' 26
'' Longitude
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| Size | 100 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Tall grass |
| Planned Actions |
Extensive Mop-up |
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| Weather Concerns | Tonight, southeast winds 8-14 mph are expected with no rainfall expected. Current RH is around 40% with an overnight recovery of around 72% by sunrise. Hot and rain-free conditions will continue through tomorrow with south winds varying between S and SSE sustained at 10 to 15 mph and a high again near 103 with minimum Rh values around 29 percent. Similar conditions are anticipated Friday, with a slight chance of thunderstorms and slightly higher humidity levels. Any thunderstorms would pose a risk for gusty, erratic winds and occasional lightning cloud-to ground strikes. |
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