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Eastland Complex Update

March 22, 2022

Eastland Complex:

Acres: 54,463

Containment: 60%

Cause:  Under Investigation

Total acres for the complex are up to 54,463 containment is at 60%. One new fire started yesterday, the Powerline Fire, and is included in the Eastland Complex. Total structure loss is 158 for the complex.

 Kidd Fire: 42,333 acres (mapped), 45% contained, (Carbon and Gorman). Fire was active on March 12th, but due to precipitation on the morning of 21st, fire activity has decreased significantly. 142 structures have been reported lost as of March 21st at 15:00.

Wheat Field Fire: 7,268 acres (mapped), 60% contained, (NW of Rising Star). Fire activity was moderate on March 20th, precipitation received on the 21st has further reduced fire activity. 7 structures reported lost as of March 21st at 15:00.

Oak Mott Fire: 4,031 acres (mapped), 80% contained, (SE of Rising Star). Minimal fire behavior has been observed along with minimal moisture received yesterday. 6 structures were lost as of March 21st at 15:00.

Walling Fire: 383 acres (mapped), 100% contained, (W of Nimrod).

Cedar Mountain Fire: 179 acres, 40% contained, (Cisco and Eastland). Fire activity is diminished with the precipitation yesterday. 1 Home reported lost as of 15:00 on March 21st.

Blowing Basin Fire: 241 acres, 60% contained, (Cross Plains). Fire had moderate activity yesterday, and today crews continue to patrol lines around the fire. 2 Homes lost as of March 21st at 15:00.

Mangum Fire: 11 acres, 95% contained, (Next to Kidd Fire). Fire is located South East of the Kidd Fire, but was a separate start. The fire had moderate activity yesterday and crews are patrolling the area today.
 
Powerline Fire: 4 acres, There was a small new start yesterday was caused by a damaged power line in the wind. Nearby resources quickly suppressed the fire, and  the fire will be monitored today by crew.