Map: Number of Texas wildfires down as rain hits state
Despite a continuing severe drought and hot summer, the number of wildfires in Texas has decreased as many parts of the state saw rain in the last seven days.
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Despite a continuing severe drought and hot summer, the number of wildfires in Texas has decreased as many parts of the state saw rain in the last seven days.
The Pine Pond Fire's activity has decreased significantly and its containment increased to 50% as of Sunday, officials said.
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
Residents forced to evacuate Thursday evening due to a 320-acre wildfire north of Buescher State Park were allowed to return home just before midnight
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 300 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.