HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A wildfire is under control in Hays County Monday, and firefighters are continuing to put out hot spots, Buda Fire Chief Clay Huckaby told KXAN.
The Hays County Office of Emergency Services said Monday first responders responded to the scene of a fire between Robert S. Light Boulevard and Farm to Market 2770.
Huckaby said the fire was located in the triangular area between Robert S. Light Boulevard and Farm to Market 1626 and FM 2770. As of 3 p.m., FM 2770 remains closed between FM 1626 and Robert S Light Boulevard.
Officials responded to a wildfire in Buda on Monday, Aug. 21. | Courtesy Hays County Office of Emergency Management 
Officials responded to a wildfire in Buda on Monday, Aug. 21. | Courtesy Hays County Office of Emergency Management 
Officials responded to a wildfire in Buda on Monday, Aug. 21. | Courtesy Hays County Office of Emergency Management 
Officials responded to a wildfire in Buda on Monday, Aug. 21. | Courtesy Hays County Office of Emergency Management
The fire is reportedly 22 acres and 100% contained, officials said.
No schools were impacted by the fire and there were no evacuations, officials said.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative crews were also working on power lines in the area, Huckaby said.
The county’s wildland taskforce was activated and STAR Flight was also requested, officials said.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation by officials.
