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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherThe Dirt Road Fire started on August 16th, 2024 approximately 20 miles east of Spur, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional engines, aviation resources, and heavy Equipment on August 15th at 7:20PM.
Texas A&M Forest is working in unified command with local fire departments to continue suppressing the Dirt Road Fire.
Crews are using heavy equipment to construct containment lines, areas cleared of any kind of combustible material, around the perimeter of the fire, stopping any further spread. Engines are working along these lines, putting out any active flames and identifying any heat to ensure that fire can not cross back over the containment lines. Aviation Resources are assisting to extinguish hot areas of the fire and monitor fire spread.
| Current as of | Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:37 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 20 Miles east of Spur, Texas |
| Incident Commander | C. Rice, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning in grass and brush |
| Coordinates |
33° 24' 42'' Latitude
-100° 30' 4
'' Longitude
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| Size | 1,525 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and Brush |