RESIDENTS EVACUATED: Crews are working to put out the Powder Keg Pine Fire near State Highway 71 and Harmon Road in Bastrop County.
Office of Emergency Management said the fire is in the area of State Highway 71 and Harmon Road.
As of August 1, around 2:40 p.m., the Powder Keg Pine Fire has burned one acre and is zero percent contained. As a precautionary measure, residences between Harmon Road and Pine Hill Loop have been asked to leave their homes and go to a safe location.There are no reports of injuries or damages to homes or structures at this time.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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