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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherOn the afternoon of July 9, 2022, fire started 9 miles northwest. Fire was located in heavy juniper and mesquite terrain. Multiple local fire departments responded to assist, along with State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS and local fire department are working in unified command.
| Current as of | Mon, 07/18/2022 - 19:36 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 9 miles northwest of Benjamin |
| Incident Commander | Erin Miles, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
33° 39' 6'' Latitude
-99° 55' 52
'' Longitude
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| Size | 238 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Juniper and Mesquite |
| Weather Concerns | Conditions will remain clear and dry for Sunday. Surface winds will primarily be out of the east with slight variations out of the east and northeast throughout the day. Winds will remain between 5-10mph, with an increase in speeds during the daytime hours. High temperatures will gradually make it up to the 100s, with RH values decreasing to the low to mid 20s during afternoon heating. |
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