Despite its explosive name, the Powder Keg Pine wildfire burning through central Texas isn’t ready to blow any time soon.
This afternoon, authorities in Austin announced that the wildfire, which began burning on Tuesday and covered roughly 100 acres, has been 65% contained and was no longer spreading after firefighters battled flames throughout the night and into Wednesday afternoon, per the Texas A&M Forest Service.
BASTROP CO FIRE— A few small fires dot the landscape of Powder Keg Pine Fire near Bastrop. These are within the scorched area so they’re not going to spread. Latest report is fire at 100 acres, 50% contained and progression has been stopped. pic.twitter.com/fHvMLy04rB
— Fred Cantu (@fredcantu) August 2, 2023
@bastropguide #BreakingNews #Update #fire UPDATE: Powder Keg Pine Fire 8/1/2023 ⌚️ 5:05 PM #bastroptx #smithvilletx #bastropcounty #bastropguide #localnews According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management: Fire operations are ongoing and the estimated size of the fire remains at 40 acres with containment to be at approximately 25 percent. Forward progression is slowing. The evacuation for the residences between Harmon Road and Pine Hill Loop is still in effect. #followusformore ♬ original sound - Bastrop Guide
While only a few hot spots remain as parties that had previously been required to evacuate have been able to head home, per local NBC affiliate, KXAN, the fire has created some borderline apocalyptic visuals.
As crews continue efforts to fully extinguish the blaze, here are several harrowing photos and images from the ongoing wildfire.
The Powder Keg Pine Fire is 50% contained and remains at 100 acres at last check. This is a stark difference from the scene yesterday — as the massive fire could be seen driving here along 71. pic.twitter.com/nHy0Iwkzh2
— Kelly Saberi (@KellySaberi) August 2, 2023
@mom_n_wife #powderedkegfire #smalltown #prayingforfirstresponders #Bastrop #Texas #FYP #burnbanineffect #besafe ♬ This Is How We Roll - Florida Georgia Line
more from Taylor Vardell of Powder Keg Pine Fire in Bastrop County @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/zHphedMZVK
— Chris Walker (@WalkerATX) August 1, 2023
Aerial view of Powder Keg Pine fire in Bastrop County courtesy of @TC_Fire_Rescue Fire Chief Ken Bailey taken from Star Flight helicopter. pic.twitter.com/SewHkQZONQ
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) August 1, 2023
Small fires continue to flare up from hot spots in Bastrop Co at Powder Keg Pine Fire @fox7austin fire still estimated at 100 acres but the size may change w new mapping today #PowderKegPineFire pic.twitter.com/g1wdQ4tXmU
— rudy koski (@KoskionFOX7) August 2, 2023
Daylight views of the Powder Keg Pine Fire pic.twitter.com/DY6ctnLN7E
— Kelly Saberi (@KellySaberi) August 2, 2023
Final miscellaneous shots of my own of the Powder Keg Pine fire. pic.twitter.com/PD8hkgQRZd
— Norwegian (@norske_f1) August 2, 2023
Video of Powder Keg Pine Fire in Bastrop County via Taylor Vardell @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/1XfxFntA3Y
— Chris Walker (@WalkerATX) August 1, 2023
DEVELOPING: the Powder Keg Pine fire in Bastrop County is now 60% contained
— Simone De Alba (@Simone_DeAlba) August 2, 2023
- 100 acres burned
-The Texas A&M Forest Service says dozers worked to improve the containment line throughout the night.
-Firefighters are patrolling and mitigating hotspots near the perimeter pic.twitter.com/fZOeg26cza
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