Night operations are continuing the Borrega Fire on 3/30/22 at 0900. Texas A&M Forest Service is unified command with Kleberg County firefighting resources on the active and running fire.
The fire is several miles away from Hwy 285, and is currently estimated at 3,500 acres at 10% containment. Point protection on 3 structures and a successful large air tanker drop have been completed on the east side of the fire.

Canadian River Bottom Fire, April 1, 2022 
39,568 acres; 80% contained
Crews continue to mop up and patrol the fire area. Some heat has been found but no concerns to holding. Some resources have been pulled from the fire to respond to a new start south by Wheeler. Currently estimating full containment at end of shift tomorrow.

Structure counts are as follows:
Threatened and Saved:
Homes- 65Out Buildings- 127Commercial Building- 3
LostHomes- 5
Out Buildings- 20
Vehicles- 9Tractors- 2
DamagedHomes- 1
Out Buildings- 3

 Canadian River Bottom Fire
Size: 39,568 acres
Containment: 40% 
Cause: Under Investigation

 Yesterday, March 30, 2022, forward progression of the fire had been stopped and crews worked on mop up and containment. Aviation resources were utilized to monitor and make retardant drops.

For today, March 31, 2022, Crews will focus on mop up and line construction on the fire. Winds will be at 10-15mph and gusts at 20-25mph out of the NE and a wind shift out of the SE is projected for later this evening. Weather poses no holding concerns.

Canadian River Bottom Fire
Size: Estimated 30,000 acres
Containment: 10% 
Cause: Under Investigation

 Yesterday, March 29, 2022, a wildfire started in between the towns of Canadian and Miami off of highway 60. Canadian Volunteer Fire Department were first resources on scene. Multiple fire department had arrived throughout the evening. Fire crews worked throughout the night establishing containment on both flanks and doing structure protection with heavy equipment and engines. High winds continued throughout the night which kept fire activity very active. Structures have been lost, but no confirmed number of what structures and how many have been lost at this time.

For today, March 30, 2022, Crews will continue to establish line around the fire and engines will assist with containment and structure protection. Forward progression has slowed down significantly due to crews working flanks throughout the night. Aviation will be requested, but usage will be dependent on wind conditions. 

Weather will continue to be windy with winds sustaining at 20-25 mph and gusts to 45. This could make containment efforts difficult. Minimum relative humidity for today will be forecasted for today along with a 30% chance for some precipitation. For weather updates refer to local weather forecast stations.

Evacuations/Closures 
Currently there are evacuations for rural county residents south of the town of Canadian. For livestock relocation, the Canadian Rodeo Arena located on the NE side of town off of Highway 60 and 6th street has pens and horse stalls available for animal relocation.

Dean Fire

663 acres 
100% contained

Texas A&M Forest Service has patrolled the fire and has given the fire back to the local VFD's.
End of reports. 

 Dean Fire 

663 acres and 95% contained.

Crews wrapped the fire last night and will return in the AM. Will monitor in the morning and mop up and patrol.  

 West Nueces Update April 1, 2022 7:30 pm

Size: 1,750 acres
Containment: 100%


The West Nueces Fire began on March 27, 2022 in Kinney County. Local fire departments requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) late afternoon as the fire was actively burning in grass and juniper shrub. TAMFS is working in unified command with Kinney County. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles northeast of Brackettville, Texas.

No growth or significant activity was observed yesterday. Several resources were released to active fires elsewhere in the state. April 1st, 2022 fire officials have transitioned the West Nueces Fire from the Texas A&M Forest service to local jurisdiction.

Weather:A red flag warning was in effect from 10 am to 8 pm. Northwesterly winds increased to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph by mid morning. Humidities fell into the teens by the afternoon. Critical to briefly extreme fire weather conditions occurred due to gusty winds. High temperatures in the mid 80s were experienced. No rain was forecasted.

Evacuations and Road Closures:
There are no evacuations or closures at this time.


Damages and Injuries:
There are no current reports of injuries or damage to structures. 

The fire is officially 100% contained and turned over to locals. Federal and state resources have been released.
 
Pending any significant change in fire activity this will be the last update for this fire.   
 

 West Nueces Update March 31, 2022 8:00 pm

Size: 1,750 acres
Containment: 80%
Personnel: 13

The West Nueces Fire began on March 27, 2022 in Kinney County. Local fire departments requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) late afternoon as the fire was actively burning in grass and juniper shrub. TAMFS is working in unified command with Kinney County. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles northeast of Brackettville, Texas.

Today firefighters worked in conjunction with aircraft to suppress a few hotspots that were threatening the containment lines. There is still active fire within the perimeter of the fire, though no growth has been seen. Containment has increased to 80% due to the hard work of firefighting crews mop up operations throughout the day. 

Weather:A red flag warning was in effect from 10 am to 8 pm. Northwesterly winds increased to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph by mid morning. Humidities fell into the teens by the afternoon. Critical to briefly extreme fire weather conditions occurred due to gusty winds. High temperatures in the mid 80s were experienced. No rain was forecasted.

Evacuations and Road Closures:
There are no evacuations or closures at this time.


Damages and Injuries:
There are no current reports of injuries or damage to structures. 

West Nueces Update March 30, 2022 5:00 pm

Size: 1,750 acres
Containment: 40%
Personnel: 17

The West Nueces Fire began on March 27, 2022 in Kinney County. Local fire departments requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) late afternoon as the fire was actively burning in grass and juniper shrub. TAMFS is working in unified command with Kinney County. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles northeast of Brackettville, Texas.

Operational tactics today focused on taking direct action along the fire edge where possible and creating contingency lines on the southeast corner. Aviation resources have not yet been able to fly over the fire today due to the high winds. There is still active fire within the perimeter of the fire, though no growth has been seen since yesterday afternoon.

Weather:
The fire experienced northwest winds 20-25 mph with gusts up to 40 through this afternoon. Winds should lower to 15-20 mph with gusts to 30mph through early this evening. Winds will then shift to the north at around 10mph after 8pm. Very low RH was seen this afternoon, and is expected to rise to around 40% at midnight.

Evacuations and Road Closures:
There are no evacuations or closures at this time.


Damages and Injuries:
There are no current reports of injuries or damage to structures.