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Red Creek Fire Daily Update

Saturday, August 17, 2024

August 17, 2024

Size: 2,750 acres

Containment: 85%

Date Started: August 16, 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 Red Creek Fire started on August 16th, 2024  approximately 12 miles southeast of Haskell, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) to provide additional engines, aviation and heavy Equipment on August 16th at 12:26PM with the quickly-moving burn.  

Closures: There are no road closures at this time.  

Yesterday: Firefighters worked in high heat yesterday working to create containment lines and extinguish areas of heat. Fire activity was moderate initially yesterday and became more active over the course of the day. Forward progression of the fire moved quickly, making containment difficult. Aviation resources were utilized to assist with the forward progression of the fire that became more active after a day of high temperatures and winds. 

Today: Resources will be back on scene again today, working to complete fuel break lines and extinguishing the hot areas of the fire. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are forecasted to be in the triple digits again today which will dry grass and brush, potentially making them more available for fires. Relative humidities will be low. With higher winds forecasted crews will be looking for more active behavior potentially and actively patrolling to ensure there are no new spot fires and that containment lines are holding.

Fire Information

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Texas A&M Forest Service

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979-255-0591

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