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Castell Fire Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 2/20/2008
This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

30.76 latitude, -98.876 longitude

Summary

400 acre fire in Llano County near 10 miles NE of Castell

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Farm Equipment (shredding) 
Date of Origin Tuesday February 19th, 2008 aprox 04:05 PM 
Location Castell 
Incident Commander Hannemann 

Current Situation

Total Personnel Not available 
Size 400 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Tuesday February 19th, 2008 aprox 08:24 PM 
Fuels Involved

brush with ash juniper

Fire Behavior

15 foot flame lengths with torching

Significant Events

Not available

Outlook

Planned Actions

State aerial and ground resources and local VFD held fire at county road protecting 2 homes and 10 other structures

Remarks

Mop-up and monitor will continue throught the day 2-20-08

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 22 mph S 
Current Temperature 72 degrees 
Current Humidity 14-56 % 

Unit Information

Incident Contact

Castell Fire
Phone: (979) 458-7306

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