A fire has broken out in Bastrop County, Texas, prompting temporary evacuations for residents in the 200 block of LBA Drive.
A fire has broken out in Bastrop County, Texas. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)
The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said in a statement that officers are “responding to the fire in LBA. As of this time, temporary evacuations have been ordered for residents located in 200 Block of LBA Drive south to Moon Mist. Additional information will provided.”
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“If you do not reside in this area and have received a notice to evacuate, please disregard the message. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.”
Photos and videos shared on social media show firefighters working to contain the blaze as it spreads across Bastrop County.
According to Bastrop County Scanner, the fire is believed to have started as a structure fire and quickly spread.
The City of Bastrop provided an update on the fire, stating on Facebook, “This incident does not currently threaten the city limits of the city of Bastrop. Bastrop Fire Department is assisting in the response. We will continue to monitor the situation and share significant updates.”
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As of now, it is unclear if the blaze has caused any structural damage.
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As of now, it is unclear if the blaze has caused any structural damage.
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