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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherThe Chalk Mountain Fire started on July 18, 2022 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the 8200 block of U Hwy 67 and CR 1004 Glen Rose, Texas in Somervell County. The Southern Area Type-1 Blue Team assumed command of the fire on July 20, 2022 and is working with multiple resources, including the Texas A&M Forest Service and numerous local fire departments, to contain the fire.
| Current as of | Fri, 08/12/2022 - 12:00 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 4.6 miles southwest of Glen Rose, Texas in Somervell County |
| Incident Commander | Mark Morales |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning in Somervell County, Texas. |
| Coordinates |
32° 11' 16'' Latitude
-97° 52' 6
'' Longitude
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| Size | 6,755 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Short grass, brush, juniper |
| Significant Events | Fire conditions throughout the region remain at an elevated state. |
| Planned Actions |
Crews will mop-up remaining hotspots on the interior of the fire with a continued focus on gridding in areas near homes. The eastern and western edges of the fire are being monitored for remaining hotspots. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Firefighters will continue gridding and searching for hotspots until full containment is achieved. |
| Weather Concerns | Hot and dry conditions will persist throughout the area for the foreseeable future. |
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