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Burnett 109 Fire

News - 08/13/2023

Burnett 109 Fire Daily Update

August 13, 2023

Size: 2,126 acres

Containment: 75%

Start Date: August 12, 2023

Cause: Unknown

On August 12, around 4:00 p.m. Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance on a fire burning approximately 4 miles West of Iowa Park, Texas in Wichita County.

Yesterday Crews worked hard to contain the Burnett 109 fire as it exhibited extreme wildfire behavior, making a hard push towards HWY 287. One spot fire that had jumped HWY 287 was able to be contained quickly and crews were able to tie in all containment lines with assistance from aircraft. Today crews will continue to reinforce containment lines and mop up any hot spots that could potentially cause a problem.

Evacuations:

None.

Closures:

HWY 287 has since been opened back up.