Update #2 (7:55 a.m.)
BURTON, Texas — The Burns Creek fire is reported to be 300 acres and 20 percent contained, according to the Rocky Creek Fire Department.
The fire is reported to have diminished overnight.
Engine crews are currently engaged in mopping up after cold trailing overnight.
Update (9:55 p.m.)
The Burns Creek fire is reported to be 300 acres and 10 percent contained, according to the Rocky Creek Fire Department.
Two homes are confirmed lost in the fire. No injuries have been reported.
Crews are expected to work throughout the night. A unified command post has been established onsite.
#BurnsCreekFire UPDATE: Rocky Creek FD tell me the fire has now increased to 300 acres in Washington Co. with 10% containment. 2 homes were destroyed with NO INJURIES. Crews are working through the night to put out the wildfire.@PaigEllenberger is live at 10.@25NewsKXXV pic.twitter.com/FyR85GTrvw
— Trenton Hooker (@trentonhooker) August 8, 2022
Original story
A mandatory evacuation is underway for all residents living on Schulenberg Lane in Washington County, officials said.
Officials have also confirmed that several homes have been burned.
The fire is reported to be on Farm-To-Market Road 1948, spreading alongside the southwest side of Rocky Creek Park, according to the Rocky Creek Fire Department.
Residents are being asked to evacuate as multiple fire departments respond to a large grass fire now labeled the 'Burns Creek fire.'
Officials have confirmed multiple aircrafts have been requested to help control the blaze.
At this time, officials have not released any info regarding what may have ignited the fire.
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