INCIDENT UPDATED 5/19/2009
Approximate Location
30.2 latitude, -104.633 longitude
Incident Overview
This fire in Presidio County TX in far west Texas was started on May 13, 2009. U.S. Border Patrol has confirmed the fire was started by illegal aliens travelling through the area on foot.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday May 13th, 2009 approx. 03:03 PM |
| Location | 17 miles SW of Valentine, TX |
| Incident Commander | Gary Bennett |
Current Situation
| Size | 1,550 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Fuel models 1 and 5 |
| Significant Events | Controlled 5 / 18 |
