Wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg now entirely contained
The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg.
HARPER, Texas — Crews have fully contained a nearly 80-acre wildfire that began burning near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening.
The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire EMS said.
The Reverse Fire was declared 100% contained at around 7:55 p.m. Wednesday.
According to Fredericksburg Fire/EMS, the fire was caused by debris burning.
The fire began around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday and was moving eastward, sparking spot fires.
Two bulldozers were used to establish containment lines. Crews also utilized a drone and helicopter to direct crews on the ground.
“Thanks to the coordination and quick response of our crews, we were able to get containment started on this fire,” Fredericksburg Fire Chief Lynn Bizzell said. “Cedar trees and numerous piles of dead vegetation throughout the area continue to ignite and throw embers to start new spot fires. Our team will continue to work throughout the night to make sure there are no flareups.”