INCIDENT UPDATED 5/19/2008
Approximate Location
31.614 latitude, -102.848 longitude
Incident Overview
The 778 acre Anthony Fire, located in Ward County at mm82 off of I-20, is 95% contained. Texas Forest Service responded with 4 SEATS; two T1 helitankers; one T3 helicopter; one air attack; 3 dozers; 3 engines; and miscellaneous overhead. Three houses, Monahans Sandhills State Park, and the City of Monahans were threatened and saved.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | Sunday May 18th, 2008 approx. 03:00 PM |
| Location | Ward County at mm82 off of I20 |
| Incident Commander | Gary Bennett |
Current Situation
| Size | 778 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday May 19th, 2008 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and Mesquite |
