| Event |
Wildfire |
| State |
TEXAS |
| County/Area |
BROOKS |
| WFO |
BRO |
| Begin Date |
06/11/2011 11:00:00 CST-6 |
| End Date |
06/11/2011 20:00:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
0.00K |
| Crop Damage |
|
| Episode Narrative |
A pair of wildfires developed and grew rapidly during the weekend of June 11th and 12th, charring more than 3,500 acres from near Encino to an area near the Encinitos/Burns Ranch area, along Farm to Market 755 near the Hidalgo County line. Extreme Drought conditions, temperatures near 100 degrees, afternoon humidity falling below 30 percent, and gusty winds to 20 to 25 mph likely contributed to the rapid spread of each fire. |
| Event Narrative |
Report of a 300-acre brush fire located east of Federal Highway 281 near Encino in Brooks County. The fire was 100 percent contained. One home was threatened and saved. One firefighter was injured and transported to a local hospital. Responding agencies included: Southern Brooks County Fire Department (FD), Falfurrias FD, McAllen FD, Palm View FD, Edinburg FD, Pharr FD, San Miguel FD, McAllen FD, McAllen Public Works Department, Starr Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) McAllen Aircraft. |
