Wildfire Incident Information
Map
Terrain
Satellite
OSM
This fire is no longer active
100% contained
Fire Status
CONTAINED
Last Updated
3 years, 5 months ago
Fire Start
Monday, November 30, 2020 2:00 AM CST
Incident #
2020-NWCG-7272
Primary Fire Agency

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 3 years, 5 months ago

Incident Photo for the Fort Wolters Prescribed Fire

Texas A&M Forest Service is assisting military and environmental personnel in prescribed fire operations in Fort Wolters north west of Mineral Wells in Parker County Texas. This operation is being conducted on a grass fuel type that is unsheltered from other vegetation with the main goal of reducing wildfire threat and enhancing productive ecosystems.  

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Prescribed Fire
Cause
Prescribed Fire To Reduce Wildfire Hazard
Date of Origin
Monday, November 30, 2020 8:00 AM CST
Location
Fort Wolters Unit 7&8 NW of Mineral Wells
Incident Commander
Steven Moore Texas A&M Forest Service
Incident Description
Prescribed Fire Firing Operations.
Coordinates
32.869, -98.045

Current Situation

Total Personnel
22
Size (Acres)
449
Containment
100%
Fuels Involved
Unsheltered Grass Fuel
Significant Events
Prescribed Fire Operations

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
Ignition of hazardous vegetative fuels and monitor areas holding fire. Mop of previous burned units.
Projected Incident Activity
Prescribed fire operations are expected to last through the week.
Remarks
Texas A&M Forest Service working with Military and Environmental Personnel

Weather Synopsis

Weather Concerns
If weather parameters are outside of conditions, then burning operations will be halted.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Adam Turner Texas A&M Forest Service
Email: adam.turner@tfs.tamu.edu
Phone: 9403289158
Fire Unit Information
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas
College Station, TX 77845