Wildfire in Hutchinson, Texas

The Hutchinson Fire sparked on March 24th shortly before noon and ignited about 2.5 northeast of Sanford Texas. The fire was human caused and believed to be connected to an electrical transmission distribution system. The fire would go on to burn about 2,937 acres. This would also take about 3 days to contain. Over the course of 3 days it managed to burn 2,937 acres. Additionally, mandatory evacuations were ordered for Sanford and parts of Stinnett on March 24th. The fire was burning in an area of difficult terrain to manage which lead to a longer burn period to get it under control. Since the fire was difficult to control on day one, critical fire weather on both the 25th and 26th didn't help at all as temperatures were near 100 degrees both days with breezy winds and low humidity. Add the difficult terrain to the mix, and it made for a challenge to get the fire under control.

While March 24th exhibited elevated fire weather conditions, with winds in the 10 to 25 mph range and relative humidity values generally over 20 percent. This combined with continued critically dry fuels to spark a wildfire resulting from human activities. The fire burned in an area of difficult terrain, which resulted in it being hard to manage and consequently a longer burn period to get it under control. Critical fire weather conditions continued on March 25th and 26th, with temperatures near 100 degrees both days and breezy winds and low humidity. The combination of weather and difficult terrain resulted in a challenge for fire officials to get the wildfire under control.