Bastrop Texas Fire 11-2024
UPDATE 11/07/24 10:00 AM
Hudson Fire
Size: 400 acres
Containment: 98%
Work today on the Hudson Fire will be a continuation of yesterday, with firefighters patrolling the perimeter and taking action on any hazards near containment lines, including holdover hotspots and hazard trees.
Bulldozers will also continue rehabilitating steep slopes and natural drainages where line was pushed during initial response.
UPDATE 11/06/2024 6:25 PM
Hudson Fire
Size: 400 acres
Containment: 95%
Firefighters worked all day patrolling the fire perimeter and securing containment lines over 100 feet into the fire footprint from the edge. Bulldozers worked to rehabilitate original lines by knocking down debris berms and creating water bars on steep slopes. Hazard trees near roads were also felled.
There will be fewer crews on the fire tomorrow, as the workload decreases.
This will be the last post today unless there is a significant change in fire behavior.
Update – 11/06/2020 9:45 AM
Day Four Hudson Fire
Size: 400 acres
Containment: 90 %
The fire remained within the perimeter overnight and showed no growth. Crews will continue working today on monitoring containment lines to make sure they remain 100 % mopped up.
Expect to continue to see smoke near the fire, especially in low lying areas.
While all roads are open and all residents have been allowed to return to their homes, we ask that people continue to avoid the area if possible as there will be a presence of firetrucks along Park Road 1C and Cottletown.
UPDATE 11/05/2024 6:30 PM
Day Three Hudson Fire
Size: 400 acres
Containment 85%
Crews continue to work on containment activities today and are actively moving towards just a “monitoring” phase. As activity decreases, fire leadership is evaluating the number of people needed and will begin downsizing tomorrow.
Local Heart of the Pines volunteers will patrol the fire perimeter tonight.
This will be the last post for today.
Update: 11/05/2024 9:00 AM
Day Three Hudson Fire
Size: estimated 400 acres
Containment 80%
Crews remained on the fire all night. The entirety of the fire footprint received approximately an inch of rain and stayed within established containment lines.
While the rain was helpful heavy, woody debris and stump holes are still smoldering and producing smoke this morning.
Today, approximately 80 firefighters are returning to work to complete heavy mop up operations. Mop up is an activity where any potential threat to the line, whether it be a stump hole holding heat or a hazard tree near a road, will be addressed.
Expect to continue to see smoke near the fire, especially in low lining areas.
While all roads are open and all residents are being allowed to return to their homes, we ask that people continue to avoid the area if possible as there will be a heavy presence of firetrucks along Park Road 1C and Cottletown.
Weather this afternoon is expected to be sunny, with a slight north breeze. Please remember that even after the rain, it only takes a few hours of warmer weather for small vegetation such as drought cured grass and small woody debris to be readily available to burn.
Crews continue working to tame a wildfire, known as the Hudson Fire, which spread to 400 acres just north of Smithville. Officials confirmed it was sparked following a nearby structure fire.
Update: Nov. 4, 5:45 p.m.
Officials are lifting the evacuation notice at 6:30 p.m. for those living along Gotier Trace Road and Park Road 1C Road, between Alum Creek and Cottletown. Residents living off Pines Park Drive are still under evacuation orders. Roadblocks will remain in place and those seeking to drive through the areas must provide proof of residence, according to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.
Update: Nov. 4, 5 p.m.
Kari Hines, public information officer for the Texas A&M Forest Service said the shelters closed at 5 p.m. on Nov. 4, however, anyone needing assistance can call the Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team at 512-521-3001.
Hines also confirmed a nearby structure fire sparked the wildfire.
Update: Nov. 4, 4 p.m.
Kari Hines, public information officer for the Texas A&M Forest Service said the Hudson fire is 50% contained and has not advanced beyond 400 acres, adding that dozers are still working to improve and widen the containment line.
Update: Nov. 4, 1:15 p.m
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a news release saying he has deployed additional resources to the county to help fight the Hudson fire.
“I thank our brave first responders who were quick to arrive on scene to begin firefighting efforts to save lives and remain working around the clock to keep their neighbors safe,” Abbott said in the release. “The safety and well-being of our fellow Texans is our No. 1 priority as this dangerous wildfire persists. We urge Texans to regularly monitor wildfire conditions and heed the guidance of local officials and emergency personnel to protect yourselves and your loved ones.”
We are monitoring this fire, there is resources listed in the article: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14isCAD2JV/
Updates
Update: 11/05/2024 9:00 AM
Day Three Hudson Fire
Size: estimated 400 acres
Containment 80%
Bastrop County Animal Services officials have set up a temporary animal shelter at Mayfest Park, 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop.
Accepted animals include:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Other small animals
- Livestock will be coordinated at the park by the Bastrop County AgriLife Extension Office.
Those with questions can call 512-549-5160.
On Nov. 3, as of 5:25 p.m., three locations received evacuation orders, including:
- SH 71 at Alum Creek north to Gotier Trace Road
- Park Road 1C between Alum Creek and Cottletown
- Gotier Trace from Alum Creek to Old Antioch
Officials from the BCOEM said no specific routes are in place; however, residents in these areas should head south toward Highway 71.
BCOEM said the Smithville Recreation Center will open as an emergency shelter for those displaced at 6:30 p.m.
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