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Nelson Creek Fire

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Unit Information

Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 
Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 

Incident Contacts

  • Matt Ford
    Email:
    mford@tfs.tamu.edu
    Phone:
    281-706-7105
    Hours:
    M-F 8-5p

Nelson Creek Morning Update: July 22, 2022

Nelson Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 07/22/2022

Nelson Creek Fire Morning Update: 
07/22/2022
10:30 am

Size:
 1,887 acres
Containment: 95%
Date Started: 7/18/2022
Cause: Under Investigation


 Texas A&M Forest Service and an engine strike continued monitoring the perimeter last night. An infrared (IR) drone flight was authorized last night to further pinpoint any remaining residual heat.

The Nelson Creek Fire will continue to be staffed today. Resources will resume mop-up operations and patrolling containment lines.

Weather:

 
Hot and dry conditions will continue with wind speeds around 5 mph today. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees with a relative humidity of 32%. Fire resources will be monitoring the local area in support of local fire departments.