AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning Thursday and throughout the weekend, three wildfires were reported in Central Texas, and local and state officials have responded to help.
North Art Complex Fire
Fire departments are working to put out a wildfire in Mason County. The fire, named the “North Art Complex” fire, was ignited due to a lightning strike.
So far, the fire has burned 4,313 acres, and officials said it has been 100% contained as of Sunday afternoon.
As of Friday morning, the Texas A&M Forest Service said no structures have been lost.
San Saba Mesquite Fire
The Texas A&M Forest Service said the Mesquite Fire was at 110 acres with 100% containment.
Crews aiding with the fire include the Texas Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, as well as three local volunteer fire departments.
A lightning strike that occurred Thursday was deemed the cause of the fire, and according to officials, high winds and heat also contributed to the fire.
So far, there have been no deaths or injuries reported, and there are no evacuation orders.
Bastrop Pine Dump Fire
The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said the Pine Dump Fire began Thursday.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said the 11-acre fire increased to 100% containment Saturday.
According to the county, both state and local resources returned to the fire Friday morning, and plans included girding the area near containment lines for residual heat.
Officials said smoke could be visible in the area from materials burning inside the perimeter of the fire’s bulldozer lines.