Dodged a bullet yesterday....

[Lunch Box]

It can happen anywhere, yesterday the Texas Hill Country burned in several areas. Winds out of the west, gusts to 60mph, humidity 6%. Got within 15 miles of me, but thankfully north of me. All is either out or under control now. I want to thank all the firefighters and especially the Texas A&M Forestery service, this Longhorn appreciates you. Gig'em!

 

[Rodd187]

crazy man!

 

[trmrzla]

Glad everyone is safe! Only thing here was a ton of red dirt covering everything.

 

[Tugboat]

glad everyone is safe

 

[Load]

Glad all is safe

 

[BLKBTY]

Good to hear
Pretty edgy time of year around this area

 

[Lunch Box]

Glad all is safe

Yes, for sure....thank you. It still amazes me how these fires get started

 

[Terryw123]

Yeah man wind and fuel moisture can make for some crazy fire behavior. Glad you are safe. People underestimate how fast fires spread. Texas is a very different place when it comes to wildfires too. From my understanding if it’s on private property the fire department won’t touch it.

 

[TellurideTremor]

Glad you're safe and this missed you @Lunch Box 🥩🍔 !

I had some family in Stillwater, OK lose their home to the fires there this week.

 

[BFill85_KRTremor]

15 miles sounds like a lot to many until you see it and realize how quick those fires in crazy conditions can move… then 15 miles isn’t much at all. Too close for comfort.

Glad you and neighbors are good.

 

[Lunch Box]

Yeah man wind and fuel moisture can make for some crazy fire behavior. Glad you are safe. People underestimate how fast fires spread. Texas is a very different place when it comes to wildfires too. From my understanding if it’s on private property the fire department won’t touch it.

No sir, most all property in Texas is privately owned. We don't have any public land. Yes, fire fighters will fight fires on private property here. Thank you for your concern, appreciated much.

 

[NightForceFan]

No sir, most all property in Texas is privately owned. We don't have any public land. Yes, fire fighters will fight fires on private property here. Thank you for your concern, appreciated much.

Glad your fire was only 20 acres. The one near us was just under 9000 acres. 3 miles from the house. 40% contained as of this morning.

 

[Lunch Box]

Glad your fire was only 20 acres. The one near us was just under 9000 acres. 3 miles from the house. 40% contained as of this morning.

We had a bit more than 20 acres, but nothing close to 9000 acres. The unpredictability of these fires is scary, and can escalate rapidly. Hope all is good.

 

[modified]

We have property east of Fredericksburg, so we've been keeping a real close eye on the "Crabapple" fire. Looks like they have it 40% contained now.

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

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[NightForceFan]

We have property east of Fredericksburg, so we've been keeping a real close eye on the "Crabapple" fire. Looks like they have it 40% contained now.

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

This map shows fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfires and other sources. It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS led AirFire team. Development work done by Stuart Illson

fire.airnow.gov

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Idiot burning trash yesterday in 40mph winds started it.

 

[McE]

If it's not improperly maintained power lines or a lightning strike, it's one of the Rs...

 

[Modman]

Glad you had no negative impact from this and it didn't reach you!!

 

[Lunch Box]

Idiot burning trash yesterday in 40mph winds started it.

Not gonna say what I feel, but that dude needs some Texas discipline!

 

[piranhapattie]

Omg I’m so glad you all are safe
We had the smoke from the fires near Fredericksburg here along with the high winds kicking up the dust. And I washed my truck three days before. Sending prayers to all

 

[speeddev]

Glad to hear all is well!