Crews working Twin Starts Fire in central Texas, the third to break out since Tuesday

  • Source: KEYE-TV CBS 42 Austin
  • Published: 05/20/2022 12:00 AM

Texas A&M Forest Service responded to a new wildfire Thursday evening in Llano County, making it the third to break out this week. The Twin Starts Fire is an estimated 420 acres wide and 75% contained. It is located about 3.3 miles south of the 52-acre Slab Road Fire off of E. State Hwy 71, according to the Texas Wildfire Incident Response System map. Texas A&M said dozers are working in rough terrain but making progress on building a containment line. Crews are also patrolling the area and engaged in mop-up. The Slab Road Fire is 90% contained and the Sandstone Mountain Fire is 95% contained. Both ignited on Tuesday, May 17.



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