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Storage Fire Daily Update

June 29, 2023

Containment: 40%

Size:  511 acres

Start Date: June 28, 2023 

Cause: Under Investigation

Last night crews from Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and local fire departments worked through the the night to construct fuel breaks around the perimeter of the fire. Lots of this was done by bulldozers pushing 10-20 feet of material away from the edge fire, allowing engines to then stop the spread and begin suppressing the fire. They were able to completely line the fire last night and stop further spread. 

Today crews are on scene working to widen and improve the dozer lines that were constructed last night to allow better access for engines and reduce the chance of additional spread. Engines are going to be working around the exterior of the fire putting out any areas of active flames or heat that they can find within the first hundred feet next to the dozer lines. This will additionally reduce the chance of further fire spread or growth. 

Temperatures are expected to be very hot again today along with high winds and low humidity, all of which make for an ideal environment for fires to grow. Additionally this high heat will make it harder for crews to work and require additional breaks to ensure they stay cool and healthy enough to continue work. There are ambulances and an Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) on scene to help make sure that all our crews, both local and state, stay safe and healthy today. 

Residents and the public can expect to continue seeing smoke for the next few days as this fire continues to burn itself out, as well as fire crews out along the roadways and areas around this home. As we come into 4th of July weekend the public can help our crews by doing their best to avoid any new starts. Fires can start from fireworks, chains being dragged on trailers, bonfires, welding, or blown tires. We can all work together to make sure that no new fires start and this fire can be contained.