"Oak Grove Fire in Hays County: 400 Acres, 20% Contained Update"

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The Oak Grove fire in Hays County, Texas, has grown to 400 acres and is currently 20% contained. At least 12 homes were evacuated, but residents have been allowed to return. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Critical fire weather conditions continue to pose challenges, and there is no firm timeline for full containment. Over 70 personnel are working to mitigate the fire, using heavy equipment, hand crews, and water drops from the Air National Guard. The majority of fires in Texas are caused by humans, with equipment use being a significant factor.
Topics:nation#containment#evacuation#hays-county#natural-disasters#oak-grove-fire#texas-aandm-forest-service
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