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Paint Crossing Fire Daily Update

Monday, August 12, 2024

August 12, 2024

Size: 2,362 acres

Containment: 95%

Date Started: August 7, 2024

Cause: Under investigation

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

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

The Paint Crossing Fire started on August 7, 2024, and initially was responded to by local fire departments from Throckmorton County. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested for assistance at 3:00 p.m. and responded with aviation resources, heavy equipment, and engines from Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with Throckmorton County fire departments.

Closures: There are no road closures at this time. 

Yesterday: Firefighters worked in high heat yesterday working to continue improving containment lines and extinguishing areas of heat. Fire activity was minimal initially yesterday and became more active over the course of the day. Crews worked to monitor the previous spot fires while others also patrolled the main body of the fire for any areas of heat or fire activity. A helicopter was utilized later in the day to assist with an area of the main fire that became more active after a day of high temperatures and winds. 

Today: Resources will be back on scene again today, patrolling and monitoring the areas of the fire that have caused concern over the past several days. With a drying trend in the forecast, firefighters are working to make sure that this fire will remain contained in its current perimeter. Some of the resources on this fire have been reassigned back to their home units so that they can be ready for any new fire starts in the area. These resources will take time to rest their bodies and repair their equipment so that as new requests for assistance come in they will be ready to respond.

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. With higher winds forecasted crews will be looking for more active behavior potentially and actively patrolling to ensure there are no new spot fires.

Fire Information 

Adam Turner                                                                            Information Officer

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

Email: adam.turner@tfs.tamu.edu                                              information@tfs.tamu.edu         

Phone: 940-328-9158                                                                979-255-0591

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