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Storage Fire Daily Update

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Size: 792 acres

Containment: 98%

Start Date: June 28, 2023

Cause: Under Investigation, Human Caused

The Storage Fire, burning south of Possum Kingdom Lake and 9 miles west of Palo Pinto in Palo Pinto County, started on June 28, 2023. The fire is suspected to be human caused and is under investigation. The fire is burning in brush, grass and mesquite mix, and was initially contained on July 4th, 2023. The fire has spotted out of containment lines and began growing again on July 7th, 2023.

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuations in place for the Storage Fire.

Two buildings were damaged by this fire, but no injuries have been reported.

Yesterday resources patrolled around the fire and continued to find no smoke or signs of activity in the original burn as well as the escape that happened last weekend. Today crews are going back to the fire to patrol around the fire again and make sure that with the dry and windy conditions there is still no sign of any fire activity or threats to the community.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Continued high temperatures and high winds are expected through this weekend, leading to concerns of increased fire behavior. There is some chance of storms today and tonight which could lead to lightning activity and gusty or erratic winds.

Fire Information

Adam Turner

Public Information Officer, Texas A&M Forest Service

Email: adam.turner@tfs.tamu.edu

Phone: 940-328-9158

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