In addition to the Rozell Fire there are 3 smaller fires in close proximity which are also being responded to and are being suppressed.
The fire is currently under investigation, and the cause has not been determined at the time of this release. Fire crews have halted progression on the eastern flank of the fire at this time. Gusty southwesterly winds are driving the fires movement. The temperature is approximately 80 degrees and the relative humidity is approximately 44%. Weather and fuel: The fire is burning in mixed vegetation including open, grassy glades and small stands of trees including cedar.
More aerial resources have been ordered, including a plane to assist in coordination of air operations. Law enforcement officers are coordinating evacuations of residents in the area.Īt this time, Forest Service helicopter 94H is on scene. One structure has been lost at this time. The warm temperatures and windy conditions have caused the fire to grow as the day progressed. The fire was first reported at 12:15 p.m. Service Mark Twain National Forests for their leadership and. The fire is estimated to be about 500 acres in size at this time. thanks also go to Reggie Bray, Jody Eberly, Paul Nelson, and other staff of the U.S. Resources responding include Forest Service, MDC, Rural Fire Departments, Missouri Highway Patrol and Forest Service law enforcement officers and are currently assisting with suppression efforts. Approximately 100 firefighters and other emergency management personnel are responding under a unified command with Forest Service Zone Type 3 Incident Commander Reggie Bray. The fire is in the area of Highway 160 and State Route 125. 15, 2018) – A wildfire, the Rozell Fire, is burning in Taney County on the Ava/Cassvile/Willow Springs Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest and on private land. Rozell Fire burning on Mark Twain National Forest
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