Texas Forest Service and TDEM representatives are seen discussing the fire.

August 25, 2023 - 1:30pm: According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 100% contained.

August 23, 2023 - The Constable Precinct 5 office investigated an alleged attempt by an individual to falsify a prescription at Bussey Drug in Timpson on August 22, 2023.

August 23, 2023 - Shelby County was recently impacted by a large wildfire in the Spann’s Chapel area on Sunday, August 20, 2023, which resulted in extensive property damage and allegedly started due to a trash fire.

August 21, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a structure fire on CR 3148 Monday, August 21, 2023, at 9:30am.

August 19, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a trash fire on CR 3736 at 2:30pm on August 19, 2023.

The fire was called in by someone who saw the smoke from the loop and tracked down its origin before calling it in to fire personnel.