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Large grass fire reported in Wimberley near Jacob's Well Elementary

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  April 7, 2022 5:29pm CDT
Wimberley
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Large grass fire reported in Wimberley near Jacob's Well Elementary

North Hays County Fire Rescue says the fire is at the intersection of FM 2325 and Valley Spring Road.

WIMBERLEY, Texas - Emergency crews are at the scene of a large grass fire in Wimberley near Jacob's Well Elementary School.

North Hays County Fire Rescue says the fire is at the intersection of FM 2325 and Valley Spring Road. Residents in the immediate area were evacuated. 

According to Wimberley Fire Rescue, FM 2325 is now open and everyone in the area is safe as of 7:05 p.m. Thursday evening. 

Thursday is the fourth day in a row with elevated and critical fire weather conditions across areas of New Mexico and Texas due to strong winds and dry conditions. 

A red flag warning was issued for the Austin area by the National Weather Service for April 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Another day of high winds fueling critical fire weather conditions

As Zack Shield explains, extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to grow and spread rapidly if any were to ignite.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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