Update 4/1 (5:50 p.m.)

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported that the “Red Fork Fire” is fully contained after burning approximately 1033 acres in Wheeler County.

Officials detailed that more acreage was added after a more accurate mapping. Officials said all state resources have been released and crews have transitioned back to the local unit.

Update (8:20 p.m.)

Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service report that the “Red Fork Fire” in Wheeler County has now burned 1,024 acres and is 80% contained.

Officials detailed that the increase in acreage was due to more accurate mapping. Officials said that fire containment lines had been finished and engine crews are patrolling the area.

Update (4:20 p.m.)

Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service renamed the fire in Wheeler County the “Red Fork” fire. Officials estimate that the fire continues to be around 300 acres but is now 50% contained.

“Crews are engaged in containment line construction and mop up across the fire area,” a statement from the Texas A&M Forest Service read.

Update (3:06 p.m.)

Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service named the Wheeler County fire the ‘X’ fire. Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service estimate the fire to be around 300 acres and 0% contained.

However, officials with the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office told MyHighPlains.com that the fire is “contained” and currently in the “mop-up stage.”

Original Story:

WHEELER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with MyHighPlains.com that crews are fighting a grass fire north of I-40 and west of Shamrock on Friday afternoon.

According to officials, the grass fire is reportedly near the intersection of County Road 9 and County Road X in Wheeler County. No evacuations have been reported for the fire, as of 12:15 p.m.