Mason County wildfire burns across an estimated 3,000 acres

TEXAS, USA — Firefighters are currently working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 3,000 acres. 

As of Friday morning, the North Art Complex Fire is burning in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire is only 10% contained. 

Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service said the North Art Complex Fire is actually three fires that were started by lightning. The fires were grouped into a complex fire because of their proximity to each other.

Officials said initially, the fire was very active and some structures were threatened. However, as of 10:20 a.m., no structures have been lost. 

By early morning, the fire activity had diminished and crews were working to build a containment line around the fire’s perimeter.

At around 9 a.m., Mason County Texas AgriLife Extension posted a list of resources for ranchers and farmers impacted by the fire.

A second, smaller fire is also burning across 10 acres in Bastrop County Friday morning. The Pine Dump Fire is 60% contained. The cause of that fire is unknown.

This is a developing story. We will provide more details as they become available.