Last updated: 2026-05-16 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Texas A&M Forest Service. --- State: Texas --- Coordinates: Latitude: 34° 30 0.6 Longitude: 100° 46 49.2 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: At 4:57 pm on Friday May 15th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a fire 9 miles Northeast of Turkry, Texas west of FM Road 657. In coordination with local fire departments, Texas A&M Forest Service resources are responded with additional firefighters, heavy equipment, and aviation resources. Crews are working in unified command with local resources. Moderate to high fire behavior in difficult terrain was observed. As of Saturday morning, the fire activity was significantly better, but smokes remain visible. Fire engines will engage in a mapping mission today, and will scout the head of the fire. Dozers will work the head of the fire if conditions allow. 

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