Texas A&M Forest Service responded to a request for assistance on a wildfire in Bell County. The Dog Ridge Fire ignited on July 28th, 2022, approximately 2.5 miles east of Belton.
The Central Bell Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 1:47 p.m. near the 2600 block of FM 1670. The initial report was a grass fire. Multiple agencies from surrounding counties have assisted efforts. The cause and origin are currently under investigation.
Current as of | Fri, 08/05/2022 - 09:57 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Under Investigation |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Bell County |
Incident Commander | Kileen Fire Department Chief, James Kubinski and Texas A&M Forest Service |
Coordinates |
31° 3' 4'' Latitude
-97° 31' 6
'' Longitude
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Size | 150 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |