Wildfire

 On July 14th, a lightning caused fire was observed as a storm passed over the area. Fire crews responded to the area, but were forced to seek cover in safe locations as lightning delayed initial attack activities. Initial size up estimated the fire at less than one acre. Lightning considerations and fire fighter safety from snags within the Wallow Fire scar are taken into account during suppression tactics decisions, as this fire location is in a rugged and remote area not easily accessible by

At approximately 1:00pm 7/16/2022 Texas A&M Forest Service responded to a request for assistance on a grass and brush fire in Limestone County. Two Texas A&M Forest Service dozers and one engine as well as Buffalo, Marquez, Flynn, Jewett, Dew, Teague, Shilo, West Lake Limestone, East Lake Limestone, and Grosebeck Fire Departments took action. Oil field infrastructure throughout the area complicated tactics, but forward progression of the fire was eventually stopped later that evening. The fire was mapped at 363 acres and is now in 100% containment. A TIFMAS strike team out of Sweetwater and a TAMFS tractor plow out of Palestine continue to monitor the fire throughout the rest of the

 The fire is burning in rugged terrain near Deer Lake Canyon, a steep canyon that runs into Chevelon Canyon. Due to the inaccessibility of the current fire location, firefighters are using an indirect strategy utilizing existing roads and favorable terrain to support a strategy of full suppression. Tactical firing operations will continue as weather conditions allow. Drones may also be utilized in these

A Fire Prevention Order was put in place on July 13th restrict public entry, recreation and unnecessary traffic near the fire.  See full Order and News Release in Closures section.   Settlement Canyon is open to Camp Wapiti.  A pre-evacuation order remains in place for Ophir Canyon Residents. The fire is located 5 miles south of Tooele and 1 mile east of Stockton, Utah.   It is burning east of the Salt Lake Valley, 12 miles southwest of Herriman, and 13 miles northwest of Eagle Mountain. It is burning in steep, rugged terrain through timber, brush, tall grass, and a mix of conifer and juniper. The fire started on the afternoon of July 9, 2022, and was determined to be human-caused. The following were damaged: Stockton water treatment plant which included propane tanks, solar panels, and generator, multiple flatbed trailers, sheds, and two con-ex boxes. Great Basin Team 5 will turn the Jacob City Fire over to a local Type 4 team at 6 pm today. 

Acres: 200Containment: 90%Cause: Unknown On Sunday, July 17th 2022 at 11:40 am, Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to investigate a large smoke column in Trinity County, TX Southeast of the town of Lovelady, TX. Firefighters arrived on scene to find moderate to high fire activity burning in a young pine plantation threatening 5 homes and multiple outbuildings. Air assists including 3 small engine air tankers and 1 type I helicopter were  successful in performing water drops on highly active portions of the fire, assisting dozer crews in increasing containment. Texas A&M Forest Service is in unified command with Trinity, Groveton, Pennington, Friday, and Lovelady Volunteer Fire

 Resources from Texas A&M Forest Service are responding to a wildfire in northern Erath County. Crews are working in Unified command with Erath County fire department. There are multiple structures threatened and they are being protected at this time. Aircraft, dozers, engines are all working to protect these structures and construct line around the perimeter of the fire. With very hot conditions and low humidity much of the area is extremely dry and is primed for fire starts. Any fires that do start will likely grow quickly and make dangerous conditions for first

 Fire started on July 18, 2022 and is located at 750 Hempel Drive, Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas.   Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) has been requested to assistance.  Dozers and engines are assigned to the fire.  TAMFS is working in unified command with local Incident Command.  1 home reported lost, 2 homes received minor to minimal damage, 2 vehicles lost, 1 horse trailer lost. Forward progression has been stopped.  Dozers are constructing containment lines and engines are working directly on the fire. Weather-Heat Advisory in effect through Tuesday.  Southerly winds8-10 mph, relative humidity near

 Crews have completed mop up.  Fire is 100% contained.  Locals to

The 5,989-acre Becky Peak Fire in the Schell Creek Range, about 50 miles north of Ely, Nev., is 100-percent contained. Firefighters are wrapping up rehab and demobilizing resources for deployment elsewhere. Firefighters will continue to patrol the fire area for the next several days. The human-caused fire was first reported shortly before 11 a.m., Saturday, July

The Jellison Fire was reported the evening of July 12. Fire is burning in steep, hard-to-access terrain on the east end of the Little Belt Mountains approximately 1.5 miles north of Jellison Place Campground.  As of July 18, the fire is in patrol status and 100%

The South Bend Fire was reported the afternoon of July 14. Fire is burning in hard-to-access terrain approximately 2.5 miles west of Eliasville in Young County.  Resources assigned to the Burkburnett Texas A&M Forest Service office responded, along with strike team of engines. Aviation resources composed of air attack platform, helicopter and fire bosses have assisted with suppression efforts.  Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with the local jurisdiction. Cause is under

Fire is 100% contained.  Local fire department to

On July 15, 2022 Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance with a wildfire located on the Rockwall and Kaufman county line. Resources from the Greenville office quickly responded to the fire and tied in with local fire departments. Working in Unified Command all of the resources present worked to suppress the fire with dozers and engines. With continued hot and dry conditions, fires will remain a threat for the next

The fire is 100% contained.  Local fire department to monitor and patrol fire for the next several

On the afternoon of July 13, 2022 a fire started in southeast side of Shackelford County. Fire is located in rocky terrain and is burning in thick mesquite and oak fuels. Shackelford County Volunteer Fire Department requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). State resources from TAMFS responded to the fire and are on scene working with the local incident commander under unified

Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance on the Mustang Fire. The fire ignited the afternoon of July 15, 2022, north of Godley, Texas in Johnson County.The fire quickly escaped initial attack efforts, prompting evacuations in the area. Johnson County Deputies are evacuating homes in the 9400 block of County Road 917 (Not FM 917). More updates can be found on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/jocotxsheriff. All Evacuations have been lifted at this time.Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with the local jurisdiction. State resources include suppression aircraft, engines and heavy

Fire being shifted into monitor status - will be monitored from local resources.

Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance on the Texas Forts Fire. The fire ignited north of Strawn in Palo Pinto County, Texas on the afternoon of July 12, 2022. The fire is actively burning in thick juniper vegetation and rough terrain.Four dozers from the local Texas A&M Forest Service office responded to the fire as well as a strike team of engines and a hand crew. An air attack platform, helicopter and fire bosses have also assisted with suppression efforts. At this time there is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place, please keep all aircraft out of the area including all drones both personal and professional.Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with the local

 At 2:00 pm on July 13, 2022 resources from Texas A&M Forest Service were requested to respond to a fire located south east of Tolar, TX. The fire is burning in thick juniper brush in challenging terrain near a rock quarry. Resources from multiple local departments were on scene rapidly and aerial assists are being used to knock down the fire so that ground resources can better access the fire. Dozers and engines from Texas A&M Forest Service are on scene and are working to construct line around the perimeter of the fire.With multiple aerial resources working in the area it is important for members of the public to remember that if you fly we can not. Drones entering the fire area put all of our firefighters at risk and will force our aerial assets to stay

The Dry Rice Fire was reported on July 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm approximately 4 miles south of Columbus, Texas. The fire started west of the intersection of County Road 103 and State Highway 71 and is spreading through tall grass and brush vegetation. Elevated fire weather, including triple digit temperatures, low relative humidity and wind speeds near 15 mph, is supporting moderate fire behavior where dry to critically dry vegetation is present on the fire. Multiple local fire departments and state resources, including Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS)and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), are assisting in suppression efforts. Aviation resources have been ordered to assist while dozers are constructing line. TAMFS, TPWD, and local fire departments are working in unified