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Blue Hills Fire

Containment: 70%

Acreage: Est. 3,000

Cause: Unknown

This afternoon, 2/1/2025, Forward progression of the fire was stopped around 5:00 pm. Ground crews were able to make good progress constructing line. County motor graders were utilized to construct fire breaks in flat areas while Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) dozers were able to put line in through heavy topographic terrain. Aviation was also utilized heavily this afternoon with three single engine air tankers out of Dumas Tx, and one large air tanker out of Abilene Tx, all able to make beneficial retardant drops on the fire allowing crews to make good progress. 

At this time, one outbuilding has been reported lost and all evacuations to Bugbee residents have been lifted.

For tonight, Crews will continue to construct line and mop up any heat found on the fire edge along with any interior heats. Personnel plan to be working the fire later into the night and eventually release crews when command decides the fire can be left overnight. Crews will return in the morning to monitor the activity of the fire and will make decisions based off of fire activity and weather.