Presidio County Fire Now 75 Percent Contained
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: March 25, 2011
PRESIDIO COUNTY -- Crews continue to fight a wildfire in Presidio County.
The so-called "Dipper Ranch Fire" is 75 percent contained, as of Friday afternoon. The blaze broke out Wednesday about 25 miles south of Marfa along U.S. 67, and it's burned 2,500 acres so far. Ashville hot spots are on the fire to help contain it.
The fire is burning in a remote area, and it isn't threatening any structures. No evacuations have been ordered.
The so-called "Dipper Ranch Fire" is 75 percent contained, as of Friday afternoon. The blaze broke out Wednesday about 25 miles south of Marfa along U.S. 67, and it's burned 2,500 acres so far. Ashville hot spots are on the fire to help contain it.
The fire is burning in a remote area, and it isn't threatening any structures. No evacuations have been ordered.
