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Brush fire burns 26 acres in Bastrop County, 98% contained
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk CBS Austin
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway County and state officials report that the fire is nearly under control, with 98% containment achieved.
A brush fire in Bastrop County has burned 26 acres of land. County and state officials report that the fire is nearly under control, with 98% containment achieved. Bastrop County Emergency Services District No.
2 has been involved in responding to the fire. Details about the fire's cause and any damage it may have caused are not available in this report. For more information about the brush fire, readers can consult the original source, which may have additional details and updates on the situation in Bastrop County.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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