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.



@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.



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