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Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherThe Midway Pasture Fire started on August 15th, 2024 approximately 15 miles south of Vernon, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional engines 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 Midway Pasture 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.
| Current as of | Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:54 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 15 miles South of Vernon, TX |
| Incident Commander | Stephen Tanner, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning in grass with dispersed Mesquite |
| Coordinates |
33° 55' 18'' Latitude
-99° 11' 47
'' Longitude
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| Size | 1,128 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, Mesquite |
| Weather Concerns | Current Weather: Excessive heat is expected with light south to southwest winds today. Minimum relative humidity will be near 25% by this afternoon. |
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