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OtherAt approximately 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a fire burning in Bastrop, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service responded shortly after with personnel, heavy equipment and aviation resources. The fire is actively burning in pine and brush vegetation. Aircraft and engine crews are engaged in structure protection.
Structures are immediately threatened and evacuations are in place for residents on Harmon Road and Pine Hill Loop. Individuals with questions about sheltering and cooling centers should call 512-303-4300. Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management is providing information about evacuations and closures, https://www.facebook.com/BastropCountyOEM.
Hot and dry conditions are expected this week, with south/southeast winds between 5 and 10 mph.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place for the area over the Powder Keg Pine Fire. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/06/2023 - 21:55 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Bastrop County |
| Incident Commander | Will Hood, Texas A&M Forest Service Bastrop County |
| Coordinates |
30° 5' 11.04'' Latitude
-97° 14' 47.94
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 29 |
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| Size | 117 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/06/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, Brush, and Timber. |
| Planned Actions |
Patrol and mop up |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Strengthen dozer lines, mop up, continuing to look for spots as weather gets hotter, drier and windier this afternoon |
| Weather Concerns | Hot and dry conditions are in place today, with current RH values in the upper 30s expected to dip to near or just below 30 percent between 3-5 PM. Winds have been light and relatively variable, but mainly out of the S to SE at 5-10 mph. There is a low (~15%) chance for isolated shower/storms to develop in the area between 4 and 8pm, which could provide some relief in the former of rain and/or higher RH if it came close enough to the site. There is an even lower chance this activity could also lead to briefly higher and more variable winds. More likely, the heat and humidity will continue with little to no relief. Look for RH recovery to 50% by about 10pm and to the upper 80s just before sunrise tomorrow. Then, expect similar conditions to today in terms of winds and RH, but with no rain chances in the afternoon. |
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