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Hudson Fire: Bastrop County wildfire prompts evacuations, estimated at 400 acres

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Updated  November 3, 2024 10:10pm CST
Wildfires
FOX 7 Austin

The Brief

    • Hudson Fire sits at 400 acres and 15% contained as of 10 p.m. Nov. 3
    • Fire is east of Bastrop around Park Road C
    • Evacuations are in place in several areas

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas - A wildfire east of Bastrop has prompted evacuations in the area.

The Texas A&M Forest Service first reported the Hudson Fire at 50 acres, but it has grown to 400 acres at last report. It is currently 15% contained as of 10 p.m. Nov. 3.

The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says that at about 3:25 p.m., the fire jumped Park Road C.

Evacuations are in place for residents in several areas, including:

  • 400 block of Gotier Trace Road to Alum Creek
  • SH 71 at Alum Creek north to Gotier Trace Road
  • Park Road 1C between Alum Creek and Cottletown

Park Road C and Gotier Trace Road have been closed. According to FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel, 40 to 50 people have been evacuated so far.

Displaced residents without a place to go will be able to go to the Smithville Recreation Center at 106 Royston Street at 6:30 p.m. 

Bastrop County Animal Services has a temporary animal shelter for dogs, cats, and other small animals at Mayfest Park. The Bastrop County Agrilife Extension is also coordinating efforts for livestock assistance also at Mayfield Park.

Residents who need help and clarification can call:

  • 512-549-5160 for livestock related questions
  • 512-521-3001 for general information

BCOEM stated the fire was being pushed by strong south winds. Crews are currently expected to be on scene through the night.

Fire activity continues to be active with tree torching, according to TFS as of 6:30 p.m. Crews are working to secure the right flank of the fire.

BCOEM says that heavy equipment was working to create containment lines along the southern part of the fire. Fire trucks on scene also supported creating containment lines while protecting threatened structures.

Everyone is advised to avoid the area for responder safety.

TFS confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that the Hudson Fire is burning in the "fire scar" of the 2011 Bastrop County Complex fire and the 2015 Hidden Pines Fire.

This story is developing.

The Source: Information in this report came from Nov. 3 posts on social media by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.