Closures and Evacuations
Highway 136 to Borger and Morse has been shut down at this time and evacuations are in place for Residents of Scotts Acres Subdivision in Stinnett, Texas. Refer to www.drivetexas.org for information on road closures. 

 Carbon Camp Fire Daily Update
January 14, 2022
4:30pm

Size: 200 Acres
Containment: 10%
Date Started: 1/14/2022
Cause: Unknown

Earlier this afternoon a wildfire has started South of Stinnett in Hutchinson County. Multiple resources have responded for initial attack on the fire including Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), Stinnett VFD, Crutch VFD, Fritch VFD, Borger FD, Potter County FD, Skellytown VFD, Pantex and National Parks Service (NPS). Crews are working on containing the fire, but due to high winds forward progression has been made difficult. High winds are expected to be in place through the night and into tomorrow morning. 

Evacuations and Closures 
Highway 136 has been closed due to the wildfire and residents of Scotts Acres Subdivision in Stinnett, Texas are being evacuated.  

 Beaver Pond Fire in Nacogdoches County is now 85% contained and gps’d at 420 acres.  Crews are continuing mop up operations and there are no unmet needs. 

Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters returned to the fire at 0900 on 1/7/2021 to continue fire containment and mop-up. Their is currently low fire behavior, and crews have the fire approximately 40% contained.
No homes or structures  have been lost, and their are currently no homes or structures threatened.

 December 20, 2021

9:30 AM

Size: 23810 acres
Containment: 100
Date Started: December 15, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) have transition the fire back to the local fire departments.  This is the last update that will be posted.  

Damages and Injuries
At this point, one structure has been reported to be lost. No further damages have been reported at this time. Refer to previous updates for information on past reports.

Updates provided by Texas A&M Forest Service

 Evacuations and Closures

Highway 152 from FM 2386 to the city limits of Borger have now been opened as of 11:00 last night. See www.drivetexas.org for the most updated information.

North 207 Fire Update

December 15, 2021
9:00 pm 

Size: 15,00 acres
Containment: 9%
Date Started: December 15, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation 

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and local fire departments are on scene on the North 207 Fire. Forward progression has been stopped by fire department efforts and crews are continuing to construct control line, patrol, and provide point protection. Aircraft have been ordered for December 16, 2021 to provide better mapping and situational awareness.

Extreme winds that were scheduled for today have decreased.

A Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) has been approved. 

 Evacuations and Closures

At approximately 3:0pm, Evacuations for the community of Skellytown were ordered. An estimated 500 residents were evacuated. Evacuation orders for Skellytown have been lifted since then.

Highway 152 from FM 2386 to the city limits of Borger are closed while the North 207 Fire remains active. See www.drivetexas.org for the most updated information.

December 16, 2021

1:00 PM

Size: 1119 acres
Containment: 100%
Date Started: December 15, 2021
Cause: Unknown, human caused

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) have completed mop-up and secured control lines. All TAMFS and TIFMAS resources have cleared Belcher Complex.

This site will no longer be updated.  Please contact local officials for any information needs.

Updates provided by Texas A&M Forest Service 

December 16, 2021

Size: 1119 acres
Containment: 95%
Date Started: December 15, 2021
Cause: Unknown, human caused

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) returned to the Belcher Complex Fire early this morning and continued to improve, patrol, and mop-up control lines. Forecast showed high overnight humidity recovery. Light, shifting winds are expected today. Resources are ready to respond to any initial attack if the need arises.

Closures

No closures.