Williams Road Fire Near Burnet Reaches 90% Containment
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported that the Williams Road Fire is 90% contained as of 8:59 p.m.
Burnet County officials confirmed that all fire is contained within the established perimeter, with no evacuations or closures reported.
- No injuries have been reported.
- No structures have been impacted.
A 5-mile temporary flight restriction has been requested around the fire perimeter to ensure safe working conditions for crews in aircraft.
"This incident is a good reminder of how quickly wildfires can spread and the importance of fire safety,"
said park officials on Facebook, noting that helicopters were used to pick up waste from Inks Lake and drop it on the blaze, which never reached the state park.
Author's summary: Firefighters contain 90% of the Williams Road Fire.