The dormant fire season, occurring during winter and spring, is generally characterized by freeze-cured grasses across the landscape and increased wind speeds surrounding dry cold-front passages. Peak fire activity during the dormant fire seasons occurs mid-February through mid-April.
“Wildfire activity has increased across the state and is driven by underlying drought and above-normal grass production from last year’s growing season,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief. “We have increased the number of personnel, equipment and aircraft in the state to assist with response as we’re concerned about large areas of the state.”
Texas A&M Forest Service has also increased the number of aviation resources available in the state with six single-engine air tankers and two Type 1 helicopters. In total, two large airtankers, nine single-engine airtankers, two Type 1 helicopters, two Type 3 helicopters, two air attack platforms and two aerial supervision modules are staged to assist with wildfire response efforts.
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