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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other- On the afternoon of July 12, 2022, a fire started 4 miles west of Petrolia, in Clay County. Multiple fire departments responded to mutual aid. The fire is located in very rough terrain, hills, and multiple drop-offs. Fuels are tall grass, thick brush and mesquite. Due to access issues Petrolia VFD requested stated assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). Local incident commander, and TAMFS are working in unified command.
| Current as of | Mon, 07/18/2022 - 19:35 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 4 miles west of Petrolia, Clay County. |
| Incident Commander | Regan Reser, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
34° 1' 34'' Latitude
-98° 18' 53
'' Longitude
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| Size | 320 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Tall grass, heavy brush, and mesquite. |
| Planned Actions |
Dozers construct control lines. Engines patrol the fire's perimeter, locating and putting out any fires along the way. Aviation resources drop water and retardant to cool off the fire line for ground resources to engage the fire. |
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| Weather Concerns | A northeast to east wind will prevail for the rest of the afternoon and this evening. The wind speed should decrease some near and or after sunset. |
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