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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherThe Red Creek Fire started on August 16th, 2024 approximately 12 miles southeast of Haskell, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional engines, aviation and heavy Equipment on August 16th at 12:26PM with the quickly-moving burn.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/21/2024 - 15:07 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 12 miles Southeast of Haskell, TX |
| Incident Commander | Seth Morris, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Incident Description | Wildfire with moderate activity in mesquite and grass |
| Coordinates |
33° 6' 54'' Latitude
-99° 31' 23
'' Longitude
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| Size | 2,780 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy Mequite and Grass |
| Weather Concerns | South to southwest winds around 10 mph will temporarily shift |
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