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 7:45 a.m. Monday, is 20% contained, officials said.
High humidity Sunday night “greatly helped diminish fire activity,” the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, said in one of its updates to its Facebook page.
Firefighters are working Monday to keep a bulldozer line along the fire’s perimeter secure, officials said.
Evacuations and road closures are still 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.
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
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
