Approximate Location
Incident Overview
At 3:15 p.m. Thursday, August 27 Texas Forest Service resources were requested to assist local fire departments with this fire located at N32 38.75 W99 26.30 approximately 10 miles SW of Albany,TX. The fire is estimated to be 1,640 acres and is 100% contained. Six homes, 15 outbuildings, and 60 wind turbines on a large windfarm were threatened and saved. TFS resources have been released from this fire and local fire departments continue to monitor.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Arcing Poweline |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 27th, 2009 approx. 12:32 PM |
| Location | 10 miles SW of Albany, TX |
| Incident Commander | Gary Bennett |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 7 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,640 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | 6 Dormant Brush, Hardwood Slash,Grass, Heavy Brush and Juniper. |
| Fire Behavior | No fire activity observed. |
| Significant Events | The fire was 100% contained at 1955 on 8/28/09. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitor with air attack and local fire departments. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Fire is 100% contained at 1640 acres. Acreage reduction due to more accurate mapping. One Air Attack used on the fire today. **Resource numbers are also tracked under 2009 Texas Summer Wildfire Response Incident (TX-TXS-009024). |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 18 mph N |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 90 degrees |
| Humidity | 28% |
