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Wandering Oaks wildfire in Burnet County now 95% contained
BURNET COUNTY, Texas — On a day when fire danger is at a high, a new wildfire popped up in Burnet County on Wednesday evening.
The fire was reported in an area near County Road 100 and Billy Joe Fox Drive.
People living in homes northwest of County Road 100 were told to evacuate just after 8 p.m. Wednesday.
As of 4:30 p.m. Thursday, the fire was 22 acres and 95% contained. All containment lines had been built around the fire perimeter, and engine crews were patrolling the perimeter, putting out still-burning vegetation near the edge.