Arrowhead Fire Final Update

December 12, 2021
20:00 pm

Size: 6,300 acres
Containment: 100%
Date Started: December 10, 2021
Cause: Debris Burning, human caused 

State resources from Texas A&M Forest (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) along local resources and Oklahoma resources continued to work the Arrowhead Fire through out the day to improve control line, patrol, and mop-up hot spots. Winds did pick up today, however where little concern as fire was fully contained and hot spots where put out.  

Damages and Injuries

At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. The railroad company was out early this morning inspecting damage and preparing to repair tracks which were damaged. Early reports on damaged structures include a few outbuildings which had been destroyed, but no residential structure have been damaged.

  Arrowhead Fire Update

December 12, 2021
11:00 am

Size: 6,300 acres
Containment: 90%
Date Started: December 10, 2021
Cause: Debris Burning, human caused 

State resources from Texas A&M Forest (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) along local resources and Oklahoma resources have returned to work the Arrowhead Fire this morning to improve control line, patrol, and mop-up hot spots. As winds began to slow down yesterday, fire activity dropped and crew made significant progress on containment. This morning the fire is showing little signs of activity with crews working to improve line. Winds are expected to be gusty again by this afternoon. Drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds combine to keep fire danger at moderate levels. 

Evacuations and Closures

Multiple local roads and Highway 287 were also closed for a short period of time but were reopened on December 10.

Damages and Injuries

At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. The railroad company was out early this morning inspecting damage and preparing to repair tracks which were damaged. Early reports on damaged structures include a few outbuildings which had been destroyed, but no residential structure have been damaged.

 Arrowhead Fire Update

December 11, 2021
17:00 pm 

Size: 5,300 acres
Containment: 70%
Date Started: December 10, 2021
Cause: Debris Burning, human caused 

State resources from Texas A&M Forest (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) along local resources and Oklahoma resources have continued to work the Arrowhead Fire throughout the day to improve control line, patrol, and mop-up hot spots. Aviation resources had been used to conduct retardant drops and conduct fly overs to provide situational awareness. As winds began to slow down, fire activity dropped and crew made significant progress on containment. Winds are expected to be gusty again by Sunday afternoon. Drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds combine to keep fire danger at moderate levels. 

Evacuations and Closures

Multiple local roads and Highway 287 were also closed for a short period of time but were reopened on December 10.

Damages and Injuries

At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. The railroad company was out early this morning inspecting damage and preparing to repair tracks which were damaged. Early reports on damaged structures include a few outbuildings which had been destroyed, but no residential structure have been damaged.

 Arrowhead Fire Daily Update

December 11, 2021
13:00 pm 

Size: 7,300 acres
Containment: 35%
Date Started: December 10, 2021
Cause: Debris Burning, human caused 

State resources from Texas A&M Forest (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) along local resources and Oklahoma resources returned to the Arrowhead Fire early this morning to continue to construct control line, patrol, and mop-up hot spots. Aviation resources have been used to conduct retardant drops and conduct fly overs to provide situational awareness. Light, shifting winds are expected today. Winds are expected to be gusty again by Sunday afternoon. Drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds combine to keep fire danger at moderate levels. 

Evacuations and Closures

Multiple local roads and Highway 287 were also closed for a short period of time but were reopened on December 10.

Damages and Injuries

At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. The railroad company was out early this morning inspecting damage and preparing to repair tracks which were damaged. Early reports on damaged structures include a few outbuildings which had been destroyed, but no residential structure have been damaged.

 
Currently Fire activity had died down significantly due to good progress on containment, multiple structure have been saved despite the fire crossing HWY 287 in multiple areas.
Crews continue to work today putting in fire line and mopping up hot spots, TAMFS is still in unified command working with locals.

 Arrowhead Fire Update: December 10, 2130 hours
Location: approximately 1 mile west of Petrolia, heading towards Henrietta
Acreage: estimated 7500 acres
Containment: 15%
Cause: debris burning

Crews are currently working to contain the fire in Clay County. Multiple dozers and motograders are actively engaged in constructing containment line around the fire. Forward progression has not been stopped yet but significant progress has been made to slow the fire down. Due to extreme fire behavior, multiple structures have been threatened and two structures have been lost. 

Fire Weather: Strong southwest winds will continue and shift slowly to the west toward and after 6pm. Overall gusts will come down and there will be some relative humidity (RH) and temperature recovery toward and after sunset, but the gusty southwest winds will still make fires difficult to control. A strong cold front is expected to approach the fire area around 9pm shifting the winds to the north/northwest with gusts 30 to 40 mph likely. Temperatures will quickly fall into the 50s and RH values will quickly rise into the 40-50 percent range. Northerly winds will continue tomorrow with an overall decrease through the day. 

December 12, 2021
5:30 PM

Size: 2,300 acres
Containment: 100%
Date Started: December 10, 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 Electra Complex.

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

Evacuations and Closures
No evacuations or closures at this time.

Damages and Injuries
At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. 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 

December 12, 2021
10:30 AM

Size: 2,300 acres
Containment: 80%
Date Started: December 10, 2021
Cause: Unknown, human caused

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) continue to work on the Electra Complex wildfire. Crews will be patrolling, mopping up, and securing the control lines. Winds are expected to increase this afternoon and forecast showed low overnight humidity recovery.  These conditions will lead to high to extreme fire danger for today. Resources are ready to respond to any initial attack if the need arises.

Evacuations and Closures
No evacuations or closures at this time.

Damages and Injuries
At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. 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 
 

Electra Complex Evening Update
December 11, 2021
5:30 pm

Size: 2,300 acres
Containment: 80%
Date Started: December 10, 2021
Cause: Unknown, human caused

State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) continued work on the Electra Complex wildfire today. Crews constructed and improved control lines, patrolled, and mopped. The Electra Volunteer Fire Department responded to a rekindle in the destroyed residential structure. Fire behavior was low today due to light winds. Winds are expected to be gusty by Sunday afternoon. State resources will return tomorrow morning to continue to patrol and secure control lines.

Evacuations and Closures

No evacuations or closures at this time.

Damages and Injuries

At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. The railroad company was out early this morning inspecting damage and preparing to repair tracks which were damaged. Reports on damaged structures include one residential and one commercial structure which were destroyed, a second residential structure which was damaged, light damage to the local agricultural barn, and a destroyed outbuilding. In the early hours of response on December 10th, 2021, a TIFMAS engine was damaged.   

Electra Complex Daily Update
December 11, 2021
12:00 pm 

Size: 2,300 acres
Containment: 65%
Date Started: December 10, 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 Electra Complex Fire early this morning to continue to construct control line, patrol, and mop-up. An aircraft flew over the fire this morning to provide situational awareness. Light, shifting winds are expected today. Winds are expected to be gusty again by Sunday afternoon. Drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds combine to keep fire danger at moderate levels. 

Evacuations and Closures

One residential street was evacuated last night but were allowed to return to their homes last evening. Multiple local roads and Highway 287 were also closed for a short period of time but were reopened on December 10.

Damages and Injuries

At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported. The railroad company was out early this morning inspecting damage and preparing to repair tracks which were damaged. Early reports on damaged structures include one residential structure which was destroyed, a second residential structure which was damaged, and light damage to the local agricultural barn.