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North Art Complex Fire Daily Update – 10:00 AM

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Size: 4,313 acres

Containment: 80%

Date Started: August 23, 2024

Cause: Lightning

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

Evacuations: There have been no mandatory evacuations in place during this fire. 

Closures: There are no road closures currently. 

Yesterday: Crews were able to complete construction of containment lines yesterday before afternoon thunderstorms caused erratic winds, lightning and localized rain. Additional fires in the area pulled local resources away from the North Art Complex in the afternoon, but due to rough terrain, heavy equipment will likely not be a feasible option for response on the Bear Springs and Bode Peak Fires.

Today: This morning, crews are working to improve existing containment lines through mop up and firing operations. Crews will patrol the perimeter of the fire through the day. Due to yesterday’s widespread lightning with only localized rain, additional fires are expected to pop up this afternoon, and fire leadership has identified initial attack resources for needed response. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are forecasted to be in the triple digits with relative humidity around 33%. A heat advisory is in effect from 1pm to 9pm for August 23, 2024. South winds 5 to 10 mph will shift southeast at 5 to 10 mph mid to late afternoon of August 23, 2024. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be developing around 4 pm and will continue through 10 pm. Possibility of strong and erratic winds are possible near storms and additional lighting ignited wildfires are possible. 

 

Fire Information 

Kayla Driver                                                                                   Information Officer          

Texas A&M Forest Service                                                          Texas A&M Forest Service 

kayla.driver@tfs.tamu.edu                                                         information@tfs.tamu.edu                    

325-304-4914                                                                                979-255-0591     

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