Crittenberg Complex Fire Update March 31, 2022 8:00 pm

Crittenburg Complex Fire Update March 28, 2022 2:00 pm

Size: estimated 33,175 acres
Containment: 45%
Personnel: 41

Texas A&M Forest Service personnel were requested by Fort Hood officials to the Crittenburg Complex Fire in Coryell County on March 27, 2022 during warm, dry and windy conditions. Critically dry grass and shrub vegetation supported the growth of the fire with some spotting of flammable materials ahead of the flaming front.

Yesterday, operational tactics focused on direct and indirect containment line construction and structure protection with ground crews. Aviation resources, including large airtankers, fire boss single engine air tankers and helicopters, provided support via water and retardant drops to help slow the spread of the fire and protect structures. Operations concentrated on the containment to the eastern flank as it approached and burned onto private property south of the City of Flat. Crews were able to use tactical firing operations to create solid containment line in that area. Fire behavior moderated overnight but the fire remains active. Additional resources arrived on the fire throughout the day and overnight to assist with suppression efforts.

Today, resources will continue building containment line focusing securing the head of the eastern finger, with as much direct containment line as possible. Aviation resources, including Blackhawks and a Type 1 helicopter will be dropping water across the fire area to slow the spread and help check containment lines.

Weather:
Current conditions in the area are expected to be less severe than yesterday. Wind speeds this afternoon will reach 15-20 mph. Warm afternoon temperatures are forecasted to reach the 80s and the relative humidity will reach 35-40% this afternoon. Fire growth will again be possible as a result of the dry air and moderate winds.

Evacuations and Road Closures:
The fire became very active on March 27 in the late afternoon prompting evacuations south of the City of Flat. Multiple cities north of Fort Hood including Flat, Fort Gates and Gatesville were advised to be ready for evacuation. Evacuations were lifted late on March 27. Community volunteers are publishing emergency information on https://www.facebook.com/CoryellEmergencyManagementVolunteers. Residents are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed emergency notification system at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/bff2144c1ee5.


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

Das Goat Fire Update April 2, 2022 7:40 pm

Size: 1,092 acres
Containment: 95%
Personnel: 28

 Das Goat Fire Update April 1, 2022 7:45pm

 Size: 1,092 acres

Das Goat Fire Update March 31, 2022 7:30pm
 Size: 1,092 acres

Das Goat Fire Update March 30, 2022 6:00pm

Das Goat Fire Update March 29, 2022 8:30pm

Size: 1,092 acres
Containment: 95%
Personnel:

The Das Goat Fire in Medina County ignited on March 25, 2022 under warm, dry and windy conditions. Critically dry grass and juniper vegetation supported ignition and growth of the fire with some spotting of flammable materials ahead of the flaming front.

The plan for today included completing a short section of needed containment line and to continue to improve, mop up and patrol. In addition, crews would mitigate any existing threats near homes and fire managers would make a plan with local officials and the power company to allowed evacuees to return. Those goals were accomplished, with containment increasing to 95% and evacuees starting to return home at 9:00 am today. Some state resources were able to complete their missions for today and travel to new fire starts across the region.

Weather:
Minimum rH was higher today than recent days, though wind speeds and gusts increased through the afternoon. Winds should decrease tonight in advance of a pacific cold front. The front will be accompanied by a chance for a brief period of showers and potentially an isolated thunderstorm between 2-5am, though rain amounts will almost certainly be less than 0.10", but RH should increase into the upper 80s. By sunrise Wednesday winds will be out of the WNW and during the day breezy to windy conditions will develop. Critical fire weather conditions are expected to return as RH falls back near 20% in the afternoon.

Evacuations and Road Closures:
The fire became very active on March 26 around noon prompting evacuations throughout the area. The most up to date evacuation information can be found on the Medina County Office of Emergency Management facebook page. The mandatory evacuation for residents who live on County Road 2615 between County Road 265 to just south of Paradise Canyon was lifted this morning.

Use the following the link to sign up for Emergency Notifications from Medina County agencies: http://r.i-info.com/rc/arc.

Damages and Injuries:
The damage assessment team noted several homes that were directly saved through the actions of ground and aerial crews. The completed survey found 3 residences and 2 outbuildings lost, and 4 homes with minor damage.

There has been no report of injuries at this time.

Das Goat Fire Update March 28, 2022 4:00pm

Size: 1,092 acres
Containment: 70%
Personnel: 45

The Das Goat Fire in Medina County ignited on March 25, 2022 under warm, dry and windy conditions. Critically dry grass and juniper vegetation supported ignition and growth of the fire with some spotting of flammable materials ahead of the flaming front.

Last night crews observed minimal fire activity and were able to continue to patrol and mop up along containment lines. The plan today is to complete a short section of needed containment line and to continue to improve, mop up and patrol. In addition, crews will be mitigating any existing threats near homes. A damage assessment team is on scene today. Fire managers are working with local officials and the power company to make a reentry plan for evacuees.

Weather:
Much needed moisture increased overnight with morning relative humidity (RH) in the upper 80s-near 90%. Light winds near 5 mph with gusts to 10 mph in the morning increases to 15-20 mph by midmorning and 12-15 mph with gusts to 20-25 mph this afternoon.  Cloud cover decreased mid-day and RH should fall into the low to mid30s this afternoon. Overnight RH should again be near 90% and low clouds should develop. However, winds will not drop off tonight as much as the last few nights, lasting into the morning at 7-12mph.


Evacuations and Road Closures:
The fire became very active on March 26 around noon prompting evacuations throughout the area. The most up to date evacuation information can be found on the Medina County Office of Emergency Management facebook page.

There is a mandatory evacuation in place for residents who live on County Road 2615 between County Road 265 to just south of Paradise Canyon. This includes High Mountain Ranch subdivision (County Roads 2651 and 2652).

Use the following the link to sign up for Emergency Notifications from Medina County agencies: http://r.i-info.com/rc/arc.

Damages and Injuries:
Damage assessments of structures in the area are currently ongoing.

There has been no report of injuries at this time.

Das Goat Fire Update March 27, 2022 11:30am

Size: estimated 958 acres
Containment: 20%
Personnel: 72

The Das Goat Fire in Medina County ignited on March 25, 2022 under warm, dry and windy conditions. Critically dry grass and juniper vegetation supported ignition and growth of the fire with some spotting of flammable materials ahead of the flaming front.

Yesterday, operational tactics focused on direct and indirect containment line construction and structure protection with ground crews. Aviation resources, including large airtankers, fire boss single engine air tankers and helicopters, provided support via water and retardant drops to help slow the spread of the fire and protect structures. Fire behavior moderated overnight but the fire remains active. Additional resources arrived on the fire throughout the day and overnight to assist with suppression efforts.

Today, resources will continue building containment line focusing on the northern portion of the fire with the goal of holding the fire south of the Medina River. Aviation resources, including Blackhawks and fire boss single engine air tankers, will be dropping water across the fire area to slow the spread and help check containment lines.

Weather:
Current conditions in the area have improved since the evening. Wind speeds this afternoon will reach 10-12 mph and some gusts around 20 mph are expected. With warm afternoon temperatures topping out in the upper 80s to near 90 and dry air mixing down from aloft, the relative humidity will dip into the mid to upper teens this afternoon. Rapid fire growth will again be possible as a result of the dry air and moderate winds.

Evacuations and Road Closures:
The fire became very active on March 26 around noon prompting evacuations throughout the area. The most up to date evacuation information can be found on the Medina County Office of Emergency Management facebook page.

There is a mandatory evacuation in place for residents who live on County Road 2615 between County Road 265 to just south of Paradise Canyon. This includes High Mountain Ranch subdivision (County Roads 2651 and 2652).

Evacuated residents may proceed to the fire station on FM 1957 for further information and a shelter is open at Loma Alta Middle School, 266 County Road 381 South, San Antonio, TX.

Use the following the link to sign up for Emergency Notifications from Medina County agencies: http://r.i-info.com/rc/arc.

Damages and Injuries:
Damage assessments of structures in the area are currently ongoing.

There has been no report of injuries at this time.