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Size: Est 40,000 Acres

Containment: 0%

Start Date: February 26, 2024

Cause: Under Investigation

As of last night crews continued to work the south flank of the fire constructing fireline with bull dozers. Crews have been dealing with navigating through rough terrain and unfavorable weather conditions. Engine crews performed structure protection where they could and patrolled lines. 

For today, February 27, County motor graders are being utilized where they can for fireline construction. Because of topography they are not able to get to direct with the fire. Engine crews are holding lines and patrolling. Additional dozers will be at this incident this afternoon to help with line construction. Winds have picked up early this morning and will continue to increase. A cold front a long with a wind shift out of the NNE is predicted to be here around 6-9 PM this evening. The head of the fire is now pushing the Hemphill County line.

No injuries or evacuations.

One outbuilding has been reported lost.