INCIDENT UPDATED 5/6/2011
Approximate Location
30.786 latitude, -102.029 longitude
Incident Overview
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.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday April 11th, 2011 approx. 11:50 AM |
| Location | 50 miles east of Ft. Stockton |
| Incident Commander | Mike Quesinberry |
Current Situation
| Size | 63,427 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday April 20th, 2011 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Tall grass (2.5 ft.) and tall grass with scrub |
Outlook
| Terrain Difficulty | High. |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Good progress has been made on all four fires including the Yates Field fire, which started on 4/14/11. These fires are looking good according to firefighters and are now listed at 100% contained. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 15 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 88 degrees |
| Humidity | 17% |
