Williams Road Fire Near Burnet 90% Contained
The Williams Road Fire, located near Burnet, Texas, has reached 90% containment as of 8:59 p.m., according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Burnet County officials reported that all fire is contained within the established perimeter, with no evacuations or closures in effect. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and no structures have been impacted.
- No evacuations or closures are in effect.
- No injuries or structure damage have been reported.
Texas A&M Forest Service has implemented a 5-mile temporary flight restriction around the fire perimeter to ensure safe working conditions for aircraft crews.
"This incident is a good reminder of how quickly wildfires can spread and the importance of fire safety,"
said officials at Inks Lake State Park, where helicopters were used to pick up waste from the lake and drop it on the blaze, preventing the fire from reaching the park.
Author's summary: Fire near Burnet 90% contained.