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3,500 acres burned, 150 homes threatened in Bastrop County fire; 2nd fire near Jarrell
BASTROP COUNTY — 11 p.m. update: A total of 150 homes are under threat of fire in Bastrop County, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
10:30 p.m. update: About 3,500 acres of land have burned in the Hidden Pines fire in Bastrop County, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The fire is still 10 percent contained and has a “very active fire behavior,” the forest service said.
10:20 p.m. update: Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation for some residents living on Alum Creek Road near Texas 71, Village Forest Drive, Tree Top Lane and Wild Bird Loop.
Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/bastrop-county-fire-near-smithville-40-contained-s/nn26c/