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From KUT News:
A wildfire fueled by high winds is spreading near Bastrop State Park, the Texas A&M Forest Service says.
The Hudson Fire, which has burned 400 acres as of 1:26 a.m. Monday, is 20% contained and moving north between Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park, officials said. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, which is posting updates on its Facebook page, says there are evacuations in effect along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek and Cottletown Road.
There are also evacuations in effect from State Highway 71 at Alum Creek north to Goiter Trace. Displaced residents can go to the Smithville Recreation Center at 106 Royston St. starting at 6:30 p.m.
Bastrop County Animal Services has a temporary shelter for dogs, cats and other small animals at Mayfest Park in Bastrop. The Bastrop County Agrilife Extension is coordinating help for livestock at the park. Animal owners can call 512-549-5160 with questions.
A video from the Forest Service shows aircraft dropping water on the fire as smoke billowed.
Update: the #HudsonFire in Bastrop County is an estimated 400 acres and 10% contained. Fire activity continues to be active with tree torching. Crews are working to secure the right flank of the fire. #txfire
🎥 Hudson Fire activity, 11/3. Credit: Texas A&M Forest Service pic.twitter.com/fK6QPohlXd
— Incident Information – Texas A&M Forest Service (@AllHazardsTFS) November 4, 2024
Update: the #HudsonFire in Bastrop County is an estimated 400 acres and 20% contained. Fire activity continued to diminish overnight. Dozer line has been completed around the entire fire perimeter. #txfire pic.twitter.com/pGCEzZqkKU
— Incident Information – Texas A&M Forest Service (@AllHazardsTFS) November 4, 2024
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