A brush fire is currently burning in southern Burnet County. The fire has consumed 8.6 acres of land. Firefighters from local departments and the Texas A&M Forest Service are working to contain the blaze. Further details about the fire are available from CBS Austin, including any updates on the status of the fire and the efforts to bring it under control.
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