Jack County requested support for a fire estimated at 100 acres in rough terrain. Fire is very active in thick fuels at this time and six homes said to be threatened. Texas A&M Forest Service Task Force out of Burkburnett and TIFMAS Strike Team have arrived to support along with Air Resources. Fire is located two miles north of the community of Joplin in Jack County. No road closures or evacuations.
Current as of | Tue, 09/06/2022 - 04:47 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Welding |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Two miles north of the community of Joplin in Jack County |
Incident Commander | Ben Rieck, Texas A&M Forest Service |
Incident Description | Wildfire in wildland urban interface area |
Coordinates |
33° 6' 50'' Latitude
-97° 59' 29
'' Longitude
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Size | 110 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Heavy oak, heavy mesquite |
Weather Concerns | There is a small chance for an isolated shower or storm through this afternoon and evening, but dry weather will largely prevail. South/southwest winds of 10-15 mph an occasional higher gusts will continue through this evening before lessening some overnight. Current RH values are near 50% and should only fall into the mid 40s through the rest of this afternoon. Mostly dry weather is expected overnight into tomorrow, but rain chances will steadily increase during the day with widespread rainfall expected by late Sunday afternoon/evening. Winds will veer more easterly during this time, except when affected by thunderstorm outflows. |
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