Homeowners breathe a sigh of relief after Bastrop wildfire
BASTROP, TX (KXAN) – The Royal Pines Fire in Bastrop County is now 85 percent contained. All the roads and campsites that were closed overnight are now back open.
The Texas Forest Service previously thought 35 acres were burned Saturday evening, but have now determined it was just 25 acres. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the fire, but do believe it originated near Highway 71.
The local fire department responded to the fire just after 5 p.m. Saturday even
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