Blanco first responders promote preparedness for fires

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly a week after it broke out, firefighters took full control of the 1,210-acre Smoke Rider Fire on Monday.In Blanco County, there are only a few full-time firefighters. PHOTOS: Local, state crews battle fires across Central TexasAccording to Blanco County ESD 2 EMS Chief Ben Oakley, this took a toll on his team."To say they're fatigued would be an understatement,” he said. “They've been working a lot of hours for nearly a week now."Oakley also said they are