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Firefighters are currently working to contain the Geese wildfire in Lampasas County. The fire started January 14, 2021 at 15:08pm North of Lampasas off FM 281.
The wildfire had stopped forward progression when Texas A&M Forest Service arrived on scene. Fire activity was minimal for the night. Ground crews are creating containment lines around the fire perimeter. Five structures were threatened and saved. No evacuations at this time.
Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with Local resources to manage the fire.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | Thursday January 14th, 2021 approx. 03:08 PM |
| Location | close to CR 2234 and 2207 |
| Incident Commander | Matthew Whelan, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates | 31.179 latitude, -98.228 longitude |
Current Situation
| Size | 453 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | tall grass, junipers and some oaks |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Dozers have completed building containment line around the fire perimeter. Locals crews are assisting with patrolling the fire perimeter and mopping up within. Fire activity is minimal with some interior smoldering within unburned pockets. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | Sunny, dry and windy today. RH low of 15-20% this afternoon with temperatures in the mid 50s. NW winds 15-25 mph Gusts 40 mph |
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