Magenta fire (TXTXS)
3,300 acre wildfire (85% contained)
Channing, Texas, United States
Magenta fire
Wildfire Status:
The Magenta fire is currently burning in Oldham County, Texas, located 7 miles south of Channing along US Hwy 385. The fire has consumed approximately 3,300 acres of land, with 85% of the perimeter contained. The estimated containment date is projected to be 03/05/2024. The primary fuels involved are grass and brush, with the fire burning through a creek bottom. Incident Command reports that the fire has made multiple hard pushes in grass and timber during the operational period on 2/28/2024.
Fire agencies, including the Texas A&M Forest Service, are responding to the blaze with crews making slow progress using heavy equipment due to rough terrain. The current weather forecast for the area indicates that winds will shift back to westerly during the overnight period but stay under 10 mph. Friday is expected to have relatively low winds, while high winds and low relative humidity are anticipated for Saturday and Sunday. The projected incident activity is minimal to moderate growth potential, with crews working diligently to contain the fire.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-04 | 85% contained |
| 2024-03-09 | 85% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | 3300 acres | 5.2 sq mi | 13.2 sq km |
| 2024-03-09 | 3300 acres | 5.2 sq mi | 13.2 sq km |