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Mesquite Heat Fire Update , May 19 at 9:00 AM

May 18, 2022
9:00 am 
 
Size: 5000 acres
Containment: 5%
Road Closures and Evacuations: Braune Rd, Hidden Valley Drive, US HWY 277
Structures lost: 10

The Mesquite Heat Fire showed extreme fire behavior yesterday, multiple torching and crown runs were observed, a dry line had pushed through from the West causing the fire to jump containment on the East flank. The fire made a run to the East, Jumping HWY 277 and heading towards Buffalo Gap, evacuation took place last night in multiple areas in the path of the fire including Buffalo Gap.

This morning fire activity is low, however it is anticipated to pick up again this afternoon and another dryline is predicted, temperatures will again be above 100, and winds are expected to be 10 - 20 MPH with gust of 30, relative humidity is expected to drop to around 10%.

Crews will reengage flanks to try and establish new containment line and engines will work to patrol and mop up along fire lines and engage in structure protection as needed.

Evacuations are still in place for Buffalo Gap, Country Place South to FM 89, South of FM 1235, Hillside Rd, Denton Valley Rd, Braune Rd and CR 297.