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Crews Gap Fire Morning Update: March 15, 2022
Crews Gap Fire
Publication Type: News 03/15/2022
Size: 5,500 acres
Containment: 30%
Date Started: March 14, 2022
Cause: Unknown, human-caused
State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) continue to work on the Crews Gap Fire today. Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) patrolled and mopped up overnight. Dozers and motor graders continue to construct and improve south control lines. The 2 Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) are supporting the ground crews with retardant drops over the active fire line to allow for the engine crew to engage with fire suppression operations. Local resources will be patrolling, mopping up, and securing the control lines. Winds are expected to increase this afternoon and the forecast the wind to shift from the south. These conditions will lead to high to extreme fire danger for today. Resources are ready to respond to any initial attack if the need arises.
Evacuations and Closures
No evacuations or closures at this time.
Damages and Injuries
At this point, no injuries from either the public or first responders have been reported.