INCIDENT UPDATED 3/10/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
28.459 latitude, -97.329 longitudeSummary
The Shay Fire is located 14 miles south of Goliad, TexasBasic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | Sunday March 09th, 2008 aprox 05:09 PM |
| Location | 14 miles south of Goliad, Texas |
| Incident Commander | Hannemann/abernathy |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 12 |
|---|---|
| Size | 500 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday August 03rd, 2020 aprox 09:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Fuel Model 3 Tall Grass (2.5 feet) and Model 5. |
| Fire Behavior | Wind aided grass fire with intermittent torching and spotting in the shrub/brush component, making containment and stopping spread a problem at the current time. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | Fire movement is being driven by winds. Good humidity recovery overnight could aid in slowing fire progression. |
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Low |
| Remarks | TFS resources: 1 air attack, 1 helitanker, 1 task force (2 dozers and 2 engines) and 2 overhead. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
