Washington County, Alabama · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
200 acres
Aug 14, 11:01 AM
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— |
| Containment | — |
70%
Aug 14, 11:01 AM
|
— |
| Crew size | — | — | — |
| Money spent | — |
$2,000
Aug 14, 11:01 AM
|
— |
The Holland Baxter Road Fire is a wildfire near Washington County, Alabama. It has burned about 200 acres (about 152 football fields). Crews have boxed in 70% of its edge; the other 30% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. A Type 3 IC is running it.
The size and containment above are current as of Friday, August 14th at 11:01 a.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
A Type 3 IC is running this fire. About $2,000 has been spent on it so far.
The official feed reports the total headcount, not a breakdown by crew type.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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