Ferngully Fire

10:30 AM 

Size: 1,856 acres
Containment: 75%
Cause :Unknown

For Today, July 4, 2022, crews had  worked into the early morning connecting containment lines around the fire perimeter and returned back to the fire at 10:00 this morning. Firefighters will focus on reinforcing containment lines along with patrolling and mop up of any heats found within close proximity of the containment lines. No concerns are observed or anticipated with the fire.

DPS Fire Update 9:00am 07/06/22

Size: 597

Containment: 98%

Cause: Undetermined

DPS Fire is currently 600 acres and 98% contained. Resources will patrol and monitor the fire on Wednesday and remain available for response to any new incidents. The fire was briefly placed at 100% contained Tuesday evening but was reduced to 98% out of an abundance of caution to ensure containment holds. The acreage was updated due to the entire perimeter being walked with GPS to obtain a more accurate size. This will be the final update for the DPS Fire unless pertinent information changes. 

Closures and Evacuations

No closures and evacuations currently in effect. 

Damages and Evacuations

No injuries have been reported at this time.

DPS Fire Update 1:00pm 07/05/22

Size: 600

Containment: 80%

Cause: Undetermined

DPS Fire is currently 600 acres and 80% contained. Heavy equipment and engine crews from the Marble Falls Initial Attack crew are staffing the fire on July 5th, with the assistance of the 20 person Los Diablos Hand Crew. Crews are continuing containment line construction and improvement. Minimal fire activity is being observed witht the majority of smokes visible being well within the containment line perimeter. 

The increase in acreage was not due to fire growth in the last operational period. The acreage was updated due to the entire perimeter being walked with GPS to obtain a more accurate size. 

Closures and Evacuations

No closures and evacuations currently in effect. 

Damages and Evacuations

No injuries have been reported at this time. 

DPS Fire Update 0800 07/04/22

Size: 180

Containment: 20%

Cause: Undetermined

DPS Fire is currently 180 acres and 20% contained. All crews from 07/03 are back on scene this morning and continuing to build containment lines and extinguish heat on the fire perimeter. Three dozer units, two fire engines, as well as overhead and local fire department support are on scene and in unified command with Texas A&M Forest Service. 

On Sunday evening a drone was noticed by air attack recon plane on the fire. Due to the danger of collision all aviation resources were pulled from the fire. Aircraft are crucial to wildland fire operations and unauthorized use of drones on fires hinders fire suppression and causes safety concerns, Even if a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is not in effect. 

Closures and Evacuations

No closures and evacuations currently in effect. 

Damages and Injuries

No injuries have been reported at this time. 

Fire is estimated at 80 acres and is 100% containment. Texas A&M Forest Service has turned the fire over to the local VFD. Local departments will patrol the fire overnight. The expected control date is July 6th.

A small spot fire was caught by the helicopter on scene and put out. Since then fire activity has become minimal, with only a few flare ups. Dozers are constructing line and VFDs continue to patrol and mop up. All aircraft have been released from the fire. The fire is currently estimated at 80 acres and 70% containment. Please continue to exercise caution around emergency vehicles on HWY 22 between Meridian and Laguna Park. 

Buckshot Fire Update
June 30, 2022 11:15 am

Size: est. 300 acres
Containment: 60%
Cause: Undetermined


Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to a request for assistance in Kerr County on the Buckshot Fire. The fire ignited on the afternoon of June 29, 2022 under elevated fire danger and dry conditions.

Yesterday, multiple suppression aircraft responded to the fire to assist ground resources with slowing fire spread. Crews worked to increase containment by building fireline around the perimeter. Crews continued this work into the evening and little to no fire activity was observed overnight.

This morning, crews observed minimal smoke across the fire area. The plan is to continue building containment line and mitigating any hotspots or issues that may pose a threat to containment.

Weather: Light easterly winds will become light southerly around mid Thursday morning as a moisture-laden Gulf airmass works its way north into the area. Dewpoints will be slow to climb for areas west of I-35, so minimum RH values will likely still fall into the 25 to 30 percent range Thursday afternoon. RH will then climb to around 90 percent late Thursday night/Friday morning, before dropping to a minimum of 35-40 percent during peak heating hours on Friday. Unfortunately, it looks like rain chances both today and tomorrow will likely remain east of the I-35 corridor.

Evacuations and Closures: There are currently no evacuations or road closures in place for the fire area.

Damages and Injuries: No damage to structures or infrastructure have been reported. No injuries have been reported.

 Bean Complex Wildfire Fact Sheet

Monday, July 18, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Cloudy, cool, and damp weather conditions remain in place across the Bean Complex, keeping fire activity minimal. The weather stations from around the fire area reported a range of rain amounts from .17-.40 inch. The weather forecast includes rain showers over the next several days, which will keep fire activity low. It is expected that scattered surface and subsurface hot spots will continue to creep and smolder deep in the duff layers – the partially decomposed and matted leaves, twigs and bark beneath the litter of freshly fallen twigs, needles and leaves. These holdover hot spots and pockets of heat are the main concerns which could influence future fire activity if a warm and drying trend develops.

The seven fires total 193,670 acres with 290 people assigned. Firefighters continue to camp remotely as they work on fire suppression tasks on the fires and protect values at risk.

On the Tanana River Fire (#310), about 14 miles southeast of Manley Hot Springs and north of the Tanana River, firefighters continue to seek out pockets of heat to cool, mop up, and secure the spot fires located northwest and southwest of the Tolovana River. Firefighters continue to map remote structures to improve the database of known structures to assist with future operations. Excess equipment and supplies are being prepared for retrieval. Crews are completing protection of approximately 58 structures and four Native allotments that could be impacted by the fire. This fire is 24,751 acres in size.

On the Bitzshitini Fire (#312), about 23 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and south of the Tanana River, firefighters have completed protection measures for structures. This includes removing vegetation near structures and installing temporary sprinkler systems if necessary. Active protection can be implemented if fire weather returns to the region. The fire is now unstaffed and in air patrol status. This fire is 69,359 acres in size.

On the Chitinana Fire (#315), firefighters continue to mop up, secure, and monitor around cabins, other structures, and allotments within the fire area. This fire is south of the Tanana River about 21 miles southeast of Tanana and 24 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs. In the Mooseheart Lake area, firefighters are prepared to conduct firing operations if the fire progresses south, removing the burnable vegetation in the fire’s path to protect allotments and structures. This fire is 99,040 acres in size.

The Hutlinana Fire (#327), north of the Tanana River roughly 10 miles east of Manley Hot Springs, remains at 90% containment and 407 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Rock Fire (#557), is located 6 miles north of Eureka and is 1 acre. There is minimal fire activity because it is located in a rocky area.

The Elephant Fire (#561), is located 6 miles northeast of Eureka and is 110 acres in size. An adjustment in the size of this fire was made with improved mapping. It is staffed by 12 smokejumpers and a hotshot crew taking direct suppression actions.

The Cosna Bluff Fire (#564), is located 19 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and is 2 acres in size. It is staffed by eight smokejumpers taking direct suppression actions.

Bean Complex Wildfire Fact Sheet

Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Northern Rockies Team 4, led by Incident Commander Rick Connell assumed command of the Bean Complex of wildfires at 7 a.m. Sunday following shadow days and a transition with Northwest Team 7. As a part of the transition between the two incident management teams, three additional small fires in the area were added to the Bean Complex. Two of the fires are staffed by smokejumpers and a hotshot crew. The third fire is very small, located in the rocks, and has not moved in several days. Light rain showers and cooler temperatures occurred over the fire area Saturday and continued to keep fire behavior to a minimum. Scattered surface and subsurface hot spots will continue to creep and smolder deep in the duff layers – the partially decomposed and matted leaves, twigs and bark beneath the litter of freshly fallen twigs, needles and leaves. Rain amounts varied by weather station across the Complex from .13-.25 inch. Scattered rain showers are forecasted in this fire area for the next several days starting Sunday afternoon.

The seven fires total 193,759 acres with 268 people assigned. Most firefighters are camping remotely as they continue to work to suppress the fires and protect values at risk.

On the Tanana River Fire (#310), about 14 miles southeast of Manley Hot Springs and north of the Tanana River firefighters continue to improve and strengthen fire line and seek out pockets of heat to cool on the spot fires located northwest and southwest of the Tolovana River. Firefighters continue to map remote structures to improve the database of known structures to assist with future operations. Excess equipment and supplies are being prepared for retrieval. Crews are completing protection of approximately 58 structures and four Native allotments that could be impacted by the fire. This fire is 24,751 acres in size.

On the Bitzshitini Fire (#312), about 23 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and south of the Tanana River, firefighters have completed protection measures for structures. This includes removing vegetation near structures and installing temporary sprinkler systems if necessary. Active protection can be implemented if fire weather returns to the region. The fire is now unstaffed and in air patrol status. This fire is 69,359 acres in size.

On the Chitinana Fire (#315), firefighters continue to mop up, secure, and monitor around cabins, other structures, and allotments within the fire area. This fire is south of the Tanana River about 21 miles southeast of Tanana and 24 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs. In the Mooseheart Lake area, firefighters are prepared to conduct firing operations if the fire progresses south, removing the burnable vegetation in the fire’s path to protect allotments and structures. This fire is 99,040 acres in size.

The Hutlinana Fire (#327), north of the Tanana River roughly 10 miles east of Manley Hot Springs, remains at 90% containment and 407 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Rock Fire (#557), is located 6 miles north of Eureka and is .10 acre. There is minimal fire activity because it is located in a rocky area.

The Elephant Fire (#561), is located 6 miles northeast of Eureka and is 200 acres in size. It is currently staffed by 12 smokejumpers and a hotshot crew who are both taking direct suppression actions.

The Cosna Bluff Fire (#564), is located 19 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and is 2 acres in size. It is currently staffed by eight smokejumpers who are taking direct suppression actions.

For more information, contact Bean Complex at email: 2022.bean@firenet.gov; or 907-921-2454

High relative humidity yesterday kept fire behavior to a minimum. Afternoon showers crossed the Complex and reduced fire spread potential. Some surface and subsurface hot spots remain scattered all across the Complex and will continue to creep and smolder deep in the duff layers. Showers continued through the evening and overnight, with totals ranging from about .70 inches on the western edge of the Complex to about .25 on the eastern edge. Another weather system is expected to move into the area from the southwest on Sunday, bringing additional rain into Monday, where another 0.10 to 0.30 inches is possible. Cooler and wetter conditions are expected to remain in place through at least the middle of next week.

The fires now total 189,168 acres and 255 people are assigned. Most firefighters are camping remotely. Protecting themselves from cold, wet weather is a priority, so that they remain strong and healthy as they continue to suppress these fires and protect values at risk.

On the Tanana River Fire (#310),  spot fires to the northwest and southwest of the Tolovana River are being suppressed by firefighters and rainy weather. These spot fires are  not yet contained. Firefighters continue to discover and map remote structures to improve the database of known structures to assist with future operations. Excess equipment and supplies are being prepared for retrieval as crews are completing protection of approximately 58 structures and four Native allotments that could be impacted by the fire. This fire is north of the Tanana River about 14 miles southeast of Manley Hot Springs. The fire is at 24,255 acres.

On the Bitzshitini Fire (#312), about 23 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and south of the Tanana River, firefighters completed setting up protection measures for structures. This includes removing vegetation near structures and installing temporary sprinkler systems if necessary. Active protection can be implanted if fire weather returns to the region. The fire is now unstaffed and in air patrol status. This fire has grown to 68,585 acres.

On the Chitinana Fire (#315), firefighters continue to mop up, secure, and monitor around cabins, other structures, and allotments within the fire area. This fire is south of the Tanana River about 21 miles southeast of Tanana and 24 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs. In the Mooseheart Lake area, firefighters have conducted firing operations as the fire progresses south, removing the burnable vegetation in the fire’s path to protect allotments and structures. The fire is at 95,920 acres.

The Hutlinana Fire (#327), north of the Tanana River roughly 10 miles east of Manley Hot Springs, remains at 90% containment and 407 acres. It is unstaffed and in air patrol status.

The Incident Management Team (Northwest Team 7) in place has reached the maximum allowable time on assignment. Sunday morning July 17 a new Incident Management Team (Northern Rockies Team 4) will assume command of the Complex.