Storage fire near Possum Kingdom Lake 98% contained after reigniting

The storage fire in Palo Pinto County, near Possum Kingdom Lake rekindled Friday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. As of Monday, the fire is 792 acres and 98% contained.  

TFS said the fire rekindled on the right flank, moving across containment lines. Ground crews and aircraft responded to contain the additional growth and forward progression was stopped. The service also said the updated decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping as crew members walked the perimeter of the fire.

The hand crew is continuing to patrol the fire area and mitigate any hotspots or areas still holding heat.  

"Currently the Storage fire has very minimal fire activity and crews are working to identify any areas of heat and put them out," said Adam Turner, the Regional Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator. "Additional firefighters have arrived and have begun hiking into the areas of most difficult terrain to work any heats they can find. Overall crews are working hard to prevent any further spread."

Last week crews announced the fire was 100% contained. 

"Dozers continued to improve and widen containment lines around the growth from yesterday," a statement from Texas A&M Forest Service reads. "Due to terrain, additional resources will arrive to assist with mop-up [Saturday]."

The fire, which began on June 28, grew to 950 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations to multiple neighborhoods. By July 1, residents were able to return and evacuations became voluntary.

Two buildings were damaged by the fire. No injuries have been reported.

There is no word on what caused the fire, but they believe it was started by a person.