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Storage Fire Final Update

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Size: 950 acres

Containment: 100%

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 is showing low to moderate fire behavior now. This will be the final update for the Storage Fire.

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

Yesterday: Fire crews found no additional areas of heat or fire activity yesterday and have declared this incident 100% contained. Residents may continue to see some smoke or small flames on the interior of the burn scar, as long as these remain within the burn scar there should not be any cause of concern. Additionally, with much of the vegetation burned off and the ground scorched, there is a chance for mudslides or flash floods during significant rain events. Residents should use caution within these areas and work to minimize smoke and ash exposure. This will be the final update for this fire, for future information please contact Palo Pinto county Office of Emergency Management. 

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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