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Midway Pasture Fire Daily Update

Friday, August 16, 2024

August 16, 2024

Size: 1,128 acres

Containment: 100%

Date Started: August 15, 2024

Cause: Undetermined

Structures: At this time crews have not identified any damaged structures.

Evacuations: There are no evacuations in place at this time.

The Midway Pasture Fire started on August 15th, 2024  approximately 15 miles south of Vernon, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional engines and heavy Equipment on August 15th at 7:20PM. 

Closures: There are no road closures at this time. 

Yesterday: Firefighters from Texas A&M Forest Service worked through the night after arriving around 9:00PM to the scene. The fire burned irregularly and spread quickly through the night as crews diligently worked to secure breaks in the grass and brush fuel. By 4:00 AM, there was 80% containment from engines and heavy equipment creating fuel break lines. 

Today: Resources were back on scene today to complete the containment of the Midway Pasture Fire. Crews used heavy equipment and engines to complete the fuel break lines and control the hotter areas of the burn. By 12:40 PM, all crews were released from the scene to staff for any further fires in the region. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are forecasted to be in the triple digits starting today which will dry grass and brush, potentially making them more available for fires. Relative humidities will be low but remain above the critical threshold. 

Fire Information 

Kate Faris                                                                                Information Officer

Public Information Officer, Texas A&M Forest Service              Texas A&M Forest Service                   

Email: kate.faris@tfs.tamu.edu                                                 information@tfs.tamu.edu         

Phone: 979-533-5527                                                                979-255-0591

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