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Wildfire at Bastrop State Park prompts evacuations

Firefighters from multiple agencies use water drops and bulldozers to contain the wildfire, which has burned 46 acres and is 55% contained, prompting voluntary evacuations.

Summary by KXAN
The Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire is at Bastrop State Park near southeast Highway 21 and South Shore Road.

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46 acres catch fire at Bastrop State Park, eastbound Hwy. 21 lane closed

Firefighters are continuing to respond to Bastrop State Park after a blaze broke out late Sunday.

·Pflugerville, United States
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The StatesmanThe Statesman
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Crews work to contain 40-acre wildfire in Bastrop State Park

Officials say the Bastrop wildfire remains within park boundaries with no injuries reported as containment improved overnight.

·Austin, United States
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San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-News
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46-acre wildfire erupts in Bastrop State Park amid dry, windy conditions

The region was previously home to the worst wildfire in Texas' history.

·San Antonio, United States
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46-acre wildfire in Bastrop State Park now 55% contained

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said no injuries or casualties were reported, and the fire did not cause any structural loss at the park.

·Austin, United States
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KTBCKTBC
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Spring Pine Fire in Bastrop County: Containment underway and some evacuated

The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management is working to contain a wildfire in Bastrop State Park.

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KVUEKVUE
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Crews respond to wildfire at Bastrop State Park

Several evacuations happened Sunday night after the Spring Pine Fire sparked at the Bastrop County park.

·Austin, United States
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KXAN broke the news in Austin, United States on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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