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35-acre wildfire reported in Bastrop County off of Old Antioch Road
The fire was first reported Thursday afternoon off of Old Antioch Road. At first report, the fire was moving slowly south-southeast from its origin point.
At this time, no structures are threatened and there are no evacuations planned.
As of 5:05 p.m., forward progression has not been stopped. Dozers and hand crews are working on containment lines, officials said.
Responding agencies include the Heart of Pines Fire Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), the Smithville VFD, Bastrop County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 2, Bastrop Fire Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas A&M Forest Service including air assets.