Storage Fire reignites in Palo Pinto County near Possum Kingdom Lake, officials say
The wildfire had been 100% contained as of Tuesday and rekindled on the right flank Friday.
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The wildfire had been 100% contained as of Tuesday and rekindled on the right flank Friday.
Friday evening the Storage Fire, which was previously contained at 100 percent, was spotted outside its containment lines and began burning again.
Firefighters have completely contained a wildfire that’s been burning for days near Possum Kingdom Lake, west of Fort Worth.
State and local fire crews contained the Storage Fire which started Wednesday, June 28 approximately four miles south of Possum Kingdom Lake. Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), in unified command with Palo Pinto County and other area fire departments, worked on containment efforts. A final update on the fire was provided Wednesday, July 5 with 100% containment. The fire is still under investigation, but is reportedly human caused.
Rain over the weekend helped firefighters get closer to extinguishing a wildfire in Palo Pinto County, west of Fort Worth.