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Monkey Creek Fire

News - 08/12/2023

Monkey Creek Fire Daily Update

August 12, 2023

Size: 2,200 acres

Containment: 35%

Start Date: August 8, 2023

Cause: Unknown

Around 6 p.m. on August 9, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance on a fire burning 8 miles South of Quanah in Hardeman County, Texas. The fire is burning in juniper shrub and grass fuels.

Yesterday Crews worked hard to keep the fire within the containment lines with several areas that began to slop over, aircraft made many binaficial drops, and dozer crews were quick to respond keeping the fire under control. Fire activity was very extreme yesterday with extreme heat and high winds. Crews have continued to make good progress increasing containment to 35%.

Evacuations:

Copper Breaks State Park