Texas Fire – Current as of 8:30 AM PT on 7/22/2024

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Texas Fire – Update

July 22, 2024, 8:30 AM PT

Information Line: 208-901-7295 Email: 2024.texas@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-texas-fire

Date of Origin: Monday, July 15, 2024

Location: East of Kendrick, Idaho

Cause: Human

Size: 1,565 acres Containment: 60% Personnel: 198

Current Situation:

Containment increased to 60% as firefighters made significant progress yesterday securing the fireline. Crews completed initial mop-up for most of the fire area, gridding 100 feet into the black from the fireline, to search for and extinguish lingering heat. Firefighters assigned to the eastern spot completed hose lays three-quarters of the way around the perimeter, with engines working in areas where hose cannot be laid. Yesterday, a snag fell down creating visible smoke from the interior of the eastern spot; crews quickly responded and cooled the area with water. While mop-up operations continue, interior smoke may still be visible from time to time.

Today, firefighters will reinforce fireline and address areas of smoke and heat as needed. Crews continue to remove brushy fuels and install additional hose lays to extinguish remaining heat where possible.

Fire size slightly decreased to 1,565 acres, due to more accurate mapping.

***Please be mindful of the firefighters continuing to work and drive within the fire area. Slow down for your safety and theirs.

Weather: Today, an instable atmosphere brings a slight chance of dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot and dry conditions continue into the week, with today forecasted to be the hottest and driest day. Winds remain light and variable.

Evacuation and Closures: As per Latah County Sheriff’s Office, ALL evacuations and road closures have been lifted as of 9:38 AM PT, July 20, 2024.

Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Brad Bergman

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Texas Fire Perimeter Map_7.22.2024.pdf

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