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Mesquite Heat Fire Update No.1

May 18, 2022
9:00 am 
 
Size: 1500 acres
Containment: 10%
Road Closures and Evacuations: Braune Rd, Hidden Valley Drive
Structures lost: Homes and Outbuildings, no exact number yet

The Mesquite Heat Fire showed extreme fire behavior yesterday, multiple torching and crown runs were observed, crews had difficulty getting any kind of containment and multiple evacuations took place for local residents in the area along Hidden Valley Drive. Some structures including homes and out buildings were destroyed in the fire, no fatalities or injuries have been reported at this time. Air craft resources were used yesterday to make strategic retardant drops to help slow the forward progression of the fire, allowing crews on the ground to catch up on the flanks. Crews worked through the night and transitioned with day crews this morning to continue operations.
 
Fire activity did diminish over night allowing crews to make good progress with containment line, however activity is expected to pick up as temperatures and wind increase and RH values drop. Air craft will continue to support ground crews through out the day.