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Fletcher Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 5/8/2008
This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

30.275 latitude, -104.271 longitude

Summary

Fire detected by air patrol at 1330. Location is 30 miles west of Marfa, TX. Estimated size is 400 acres. Winds are gusting to 30 mph and RH is 21%. Resources committed so far are an air attack aircraft, 4 single engine air tankers, 3 heavy helicopters, and a heavy air tanker.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Unknown 
Date of Origin Tuesday May 06th, 2008 aprox 01:30 PM 
Location 13 SW miles west of Marfa 
Incident Commander Bennett 

Current Situation

Total Personnel Not available 
Size 520 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Tuesday May 06th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM 
Significant Events

Not available

Outlook

Planned Actions

Not available

Remarks

Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions Not available 
Current Temperature Not available 
Current Humidity Not available 

Unit Information

Incident Contact

Fletcher
Phone: (979) 255-1989

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