BASTROP COUNTY — Still reeling from last month's devastating fire, residents in Bastrop County were once again forced to evacuate because of a 1,000-acre wildfire that firefighters were battling Tuesday night.
But emergency officials were quick to point out that this fire was different from the devastating Bastrop Complex fire in September. The presence of firefighting aircraft that weren't available last time meant quick progress was made against the blaze. It was 25 percent contained by 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials said.
As of Tuesday night, no homes had been lost, said John Nichols, a spokesman with the Texas Forest Service. Fifty houses had been evacuated, but officials did not think they were in danger, he said.
