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Spann Fire Daily Update

August 21, 2023

11:30 am

Size: 500 acres

Containment: 75%

Start Date: August 20, 2023

Cause: Under Investigation

The Spann Fire was reported on August 20, 2022, at 12:35 pm 10 miles south of Center, Texas. The fire was spotted by an air detection aircraft west of U.S. Highway 96 and is spreading through timber and understory vegetation.

Multiple local fire departments, Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and United States Forest Service (USFS), have returned to the scene to continue mop-up operations and improve containment lines. Aviation resources are ordered to provide additional assistance to dozers and engines. All agencies and local fire departments are continuing to work in unified command.

Hot and dry conditions will continue with wind speeds around 10-15 mph today. Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees again with a relative humidity near 20-25%. A Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service is in effect until 8 PM CDT for the area including the fire location. Fire resources will be monitoring the local area in support of local fire departments.

There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place for the area over the Spann Fire [NOTAM: FDC 3/8026, [https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_8026.html]. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft.

Evacuations and Closures:

Evacuations have been ordered for the following areas: County Road 1021, County Road 1022, County Road 1015, and County Road 1026. Residents being evacuated should take all people and pets, personal items, prescriptions, important papers, and priceless items with them. Have enough of these necessary items to be out of the area for 24-48 hours.