All residences between county roads 221 and 376 and Highway 569 and Highway 206 are under evacuation orders. Residents should leave the area until evacuations are lifted.

Blowing Basin Fire

Afternoon Update 3:00 pm
March 20, 2022 

Blowing Basin Fire:
Acres: 100
Containment: 5%
Cause: Under investigation

Fire crews are currently suppressing the Blowing Basin Fire, a new start near the Eastland Complex. Resources are on scene working to contain this fire by creating dozer lines around the fire. Aerial resources and engines were able to make good progress on the flanks of this fire and allow dozers to begin creating containment lines. Crews are continuing to contain this fire and respond to other new starts in the area.
 
 

March 18, 2022

9:45 PM

Size: 1200 acres
Containment: 0%
Date Started: March 18, 2022
Cause: Roadside Start

Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and local fire departments are working to construct containment line with heavy equipment and putting out hot spots along the perimeter of this fire. No homes are threatened at this time and fire behavior is minimal. 
 
Additional fires nearby are being evaluated in conjunction with the Realitos fire to determine if additional action is necessary. 
 
Winds will be generally light this evening, with RH values approaching 50%. Tomorrow afternoon has a potential of elevated fire weather conditions, with moderate southeast winds and RH values around 15%. 

March 18, 2022

5:00 PM

Size: 756 acres
Containment: 20%
Date Started: March 18, 2022
Cause: Debris Burning

Crews are conducting a burnout to secure roads along the eastern portion of this fire. Additionally, air resources and heavy equipment are working to improve containment lines. There are reported structures lost but none confirmed at this time. An additional fire nearby was reported by Air Attack but has been controlled. 

March 18, 2022

4:00 PM

Size: ~500 acres
Containment: 10%
Date Started: March 18, 2022
Cause: Vehicle

Progression of this fire has been slowed due to aviation resources. Crews are continuing to provide structure protection and construct containment line along the perimeter of the fire. Hwy 83 is currently open but caution is recommended if traveling through the area. 

Highway 83 in the affected area is closed due to fire conditions and for personnel safety. Check in with local authorities before traveling in the area.

Fire Information Line: 940-331-6825
Follow Fire Information on Facebook: Texas A&M Forest Service
Email:2022.eastlandcomplex@firenet.gov 
Inciweb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8010/

Cause: Under Investigation

No growth or significant activity was observed yesterday, on any of the seven fires making up the Eastland Complex. Several resources were released to active fires elsewhere in the state. Tomorrow at 2:00 pm. fire officials plan to transition the Eastland Complex Fire from the Southern Area Gray Team to local jurisdictionSignificant progress has been made in the past few days. 

Fire Information Line: 940-331-6825
Follow Fire Information on Facebook: Texas A&M Forest Service
Email:2022.eastlandcomplex@firenet.gov 
Inciweb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8010/

Eastland Complex:

Acres: 54,513
Containment: 90%
Cause:  Under Investigation

Crews monitored the Eastland Complex fires yesterday and saw no significant activity. A few resources were released from the complex and were reassigned to the Ramsey Fire in Brown County and the Das Goat fire in Medina County. Today winds should be erratic and shift directions as a front passes through the region, bringing the potential for light moisture on Tuesday. Local fire departments, Texas A&M Forest Service, and the Southern Area Gray Team are working together to reach 100% containment of the complex as soon as possible.   

Kidd Fire: 42,333 acres, 80% contained (Carbon, Kokomo, and Gorman). A total of 142 structures confirmed lost, with no differentiation between homes and outbuildings. 

Wheat Field Fire: 7,268 acres, 95% contained (NW of Rising Star). A total of 7 structures confirmed lost, with no differentiation between homes and outbuildings.

Oak Mott Fire: 4,031 acres, 95% contained (SE of Rising Star).  A total of 6 structures confirmed lost, with no differentiation between homes and outbuildings.

Walling Fire: 383 acres, 100% contained (W of Nimrod).

Mangum Fire: 11 acres, 105% contained

Cedar Mountain: 229 acres, 100% contained (Between Cisco & Eastland). A total of 1 home confirmed lost.

Blowing Basin: 258 acres, 100% contained (S of Wheat Field Fire).  A total of 2 structures confirmed lost.

Weather & Fire Behavior: Please refer to local weather forecast for up to date information
 
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