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Crews work to contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County
There have been at least eight reported fires in Williamson County on Tuesday.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Crews are working to contain a wildfire in southeast Williamson County on Tuesday.
As of 4:35 p.m., the Tree Line fire was 4 acres and 98% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire was burning southeast of Taylor off CR 480, south of CR 479.
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said as of 3:45 p.m., there have been eight reported fires in the county on Tuesday.
“Fortunately, most have been contained thanks to the diligent work of our first responders,” the office said.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday as powerful winds continue to produce dangerous fire weather conditions across Central Texas.