Bastrop County, TX — A wildfire in Bastrop County is forcing evacuations while the blaze is being fought.
As of 4:15pm, the fire is approximately 300 acres in size, and is 0% contained.
The fire is being fought from the ground and the air.
Areas being evacuated:
- Pine Hill Estates including Pine Hill Drive and roads in between
- Pine Tree Loop
- Linda Lane
- Lisa Lane
Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to a request for assistance in fighting the fire called the Bastrop Rolling Pines Fire.
Today’s Bastrop Rolling Pines Fire is burning along Power Plant Road towards Lake Bastrop South Shore. pic.twitter.com/YCvJkIAg1u
— BastropCntyTexas OEM (@BastropCntyOEM) January 18, 2022
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