Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Culleoka Fire - Collin County - At 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29, TFS resources were requested to assist local fire departments with this fire located at N 33 07.471 W96 29.379 approximately .5 miles SE of Culleoka, Texas, off 380/CR745 (near Lake Lavon). This fire is 2 acres and was 100% contained at 6:49 p.m. Two homes were lost and 5 additonal homes were threatened and saved. A TFS dozer responded to this fire. Fire cause is under investigation.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 29th, 2009 approx. 03:30 PM |
| Location | 3 miles south of Princeton, Texas |
| Incident Commander | Gary Bennett |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | 3 Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Grass and Brush |
| Fire Behavior | Moderate fire behavior with 2-4 foot flame lengths. |
| Significant Events | Two residences were lost. The fire is 100% contained at 2 acres. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Monitor and patrol by local fire departments. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Fire is 100% contained at 2 acres. Two residences were lost. **Resource numbers are also tracked under 2009 Texas Summer Wildfire Response Incident (TX-TXS-009024). |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 20 mph N |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 87 degrees |
| Humidity | 37% |
