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Paint Crossing Fire Daily Update

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024

Size: 1,000 acres

Containment: 30%

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. 

Today: Crews have been working throughout the afternoon and will continue until the night, using heavy equipment to construct containment lines around the edge of the fire. Equipment is pushing all grass, brush, and trees away from the fires edge to create a physical barrier for fire as well as creating a path for engines and other fire resources to patrol around the fire and put out areas of heat. Firefighters are making good progress, but it is taking time due to difficult terrain and high temperatures. Work will carry on into the night to take advantage of cooler temperatures and lower fire activity, allowing resources to construct additional containment lines.

Tomorrow: Additional resources will be back on in the morning, taking over for the current resources in constructing containment lines and putting out areas of heat along the fires edge. Crews will patrol and monitor the fire area after completing containment lines, searching for any threats to the line and opportunities to improve containment lines. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are expected to remain extremely high again tomorrow. Winds and relative humidity will be very similar tomorrow as well creating continued fire danger throughout the area. This fire has been showing active fire behavior with rapid fire growth and occasional tree torching, fire behavior that can be difficult for firefighters to put out and contain. 

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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