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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherAt roughly 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 29th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a wildfire 1 mile South of Wichita Falls near the junction of HWY 281 and 287. Multiple structures are threatened and local engines are currently engaged in structure protection. Agency crews are currently working in unified command with locals and aviation resources are working to slow the fire's perimeter.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/02/2023 - 11:56 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Wichita County, 1 mile South of Wichita Falls at the junction of HWY 281 and 287 |
| Incident Commander | Rachel Fonvielle, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
33° 52' 6'' Latitude
-98° 28' 10
'' Longitude
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| Size | 396 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Mesquite Brush |
| Planned Actions |
The Grasshopper Fire has been turned back over to the local responders, it is now at 100 % containment. |
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| Weather Concerns | High temperatures and low relative humidity, but winds will remain generally light and from the southeast through this evening. Gusts seen late this afternoon will subside after 7 PM. |
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