Texas Burning

Rock House Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:01:20

Incident is 75% contained.

The Rock House Fire started on Sunday, April 9, 2011 and quickly spread north from near Marfa, TX to Ft. Davis, TX. Approximately 40 homes were destroyed as a result of the blaze, as well as miles of ranch fencing and grazing pasture. Extreme drought conditions and critical fire weather have combined to pose challenges to firefighters working to contain the large fire.

Lands within the Ft. Davis National Historic site were burned as the fire moved northward. Structures were not destroyed at the site.

Cannon Group Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:03:02

Incident is 80% contained.

Four fires, the Cannon, the DRH, the Little Smokey, and Yates Field are in close proximity to each other in Pecos County south of Iraan west of Sheffield. Texas Firefighters have tied in lines between the fires and are managing all four as one group. All of these fires are currently in the patrol and mop up phase.

Sutton Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:06:48

Incident is 50% contained.

Wildcat Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:57:23

Incident is 10% contained.

The Wildcat Fire started on Monday, April 11th near Robert Lee, Tx in Coke County. The fire made a large run on April 14th toward the more urban area of San Angelo, Tx. Residences and other structures have been threatened.

Frying Pan Ranch Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:41:19

Incident is 80% contained.

The Frying Pan Ranch fire is 25 miles west north west of Andrews, Texas, it is near urban interface and infrastructure including oil and gas facilities.

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:57:49

Incident is 80% contained.

The Cooper Mountain Ranch Fire started on Monday, April 11th in Kent County. On April 14th the fire had spread to Stonewall and Fisher counties and the entire city of Rotan (population 1611) was evacuated with numerous homes, outbuildings and an oil facility threatened. On April 15th the fire shifted south towards Camp Springs, TX and destroyed four homes.

Swenson Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:58:42

Incident is 90% contained.

The Swenson Fire started on Wednesday, April 6th near Aspermont, TX in Stonewall County, burning in rough terrain and heavy fuels. On April 7th the fire traveled 12 miles in less than four hours, jumped the Brazos River and burned into King and Knox counties. No structures were reported lost. As of April 8th the Swenson Fire was the largest fire burning in the nation and the largest thus far in Texas. The fire is currently burning near Swenson, TX on April 16th.

Wichita County Complex Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:00:28

Incident is 90% contained.

The Wichita County Complex started on Friday, April 15th near Wichita Falls in Wichita County. The complex is made up of three fires - Iowa West, Holiday and Missle. Sheppard Air Force base was threatened as were hundreds of homes and apartment complexes.

Bryson Complex Wildfire Information

Last updated: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:30:57

Incident is 40% contained.

The Bryson Complex Fire started Saturday, April 16th near Bryson, TX in Jack County. More than 150 homes were threatened and saved in the town of Bryson. The complex is made up of the Rockcreek Fire and the Shanafelt Fire.

Smith Fire Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:59:42

Incident is 85% contained.

The Smith Fire started on Friday, April 16th in Young County. The fire is burning six miles northeast of Graham.

Pk East Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:04:45

Incident is 0% contained.

The PK East Fire started on Sunday, April 17th near Strawn, TX in Palo Pinto County. The entire city of Strawn (pop. 764) and portions of Palo Pinto County, described as areas west of Highway 16 and south of Possum Kingdom Lake, were evacuated.

Pk West Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:47:16

Incident is 0% contained.

The PK West Fire started on Thursday, April 14th west of Possum Kingdom Lake in Stephens County. 200 homes were evacuated and 31 were destroyed. The fire made major runs on April 16th. Unknown containment as of April 17th.

Hubbards Creek Wildfire Information

Last updated: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:30:25

Incident is 90% contained.

The Hubbard Creek Fire started Thursday, April 15th in Stephens County.

Hohertz Wildfire Information

Last updated: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:07:50

Incident is 0% contained.

The Hohertz Fire started on Saturday, April 9th in Stephens County. Burning fast through thick fuels and rough terrain the fire quickly spread Palo Pinto County. As of April 15th the fire was 15,000 acres with unknown containment and moving toward Strawn, TX. 1,200 homes have been threatened, none reported lost.

East Sidwynicks Wildfire Information

Last updated: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:05:15

Incident is 95% contained.

The East Sidwynicks Fire started on Friday, April 15th near Carbon City, TX in Eastland County. 1,200 homes were threatened and evacuations occured.

Pinnacle Wildfire Information

Last updated: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:03:11

Incident is 90% contained.

The Pinnacle Fire started on Sunday, April 17th outside of Austin, TX in Travis County. One hundred homes, ten businesses and Austin Community College - Pinnacle Campus threatened and evacuations in progress. Five homes were destroyed.