Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist on the Hermosa Fire on the evening of August 3, 2022. The fire ignited around 5:00 PM and is burning in thick brush.
The Hermosa Fire has prompted evacuations in the area, which have since been lifted. Please use extreme caution as firefighters and emergency vehicles will still be operating in and around the fire area.
Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with Hays County. The agency responded with heavy equipment, such as dozers, and aircraft, including single engine air tankers.
Current as of | Thu, 08/11/2022 - 11:22 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Under Investigation |
Incident Commander | Texas A&M Forest Service, Hays County |
Coordinates |
30° 0' 12'' Latitude
-98° 0' 35
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 15 |
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Size | 44 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 90% |
Fuels Involved | thick brush |
Weather Concerns | Elevated fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon into |
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