Spann Fire

The Spann Fire was reported on August 20, 2022, at 12:35 pm 10 miles south of Center, Texas. The fire was spotted by an air detection aircraft west of U.S. Highway 96 and is spreading through timber and understory vegetation.

Elevated to critical fire weather, including triple digit temperatures, low relative humidity, and erratic winds, is supporting high fire behavior where dry to critically dry vegetation is present on the fire. Short-range spotting and short crown runs have been observed.

Multiple local fire departments, Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and United States Forest Service (USFS), are assisting in suppression efforts. Aviation resources are engaged providing structure protection and assisting dozers with line construction. All agencies and local fire departments are working in unified command.

Evacuations have been ordered for the following areas: County Road 1021, County Road 1022, County Road 1015, and County Road 1026. Residents being evacuated should take all people and pets, personal items, prescriptions, important papers, and priceless items with them. Have enough of these necessary items to be out of the area for 24-48 hours.

There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place for the area over the Spann Fire [NOTAM: FDC 3/8026, [https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_8026.html]. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft.

State resources have been released and pending any significant change in fire activity, this fire will no longer be updated. The fire was contained the night of August 21, 2023.