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Saxon Fire Contained After 300 Acres Burned | Texas News
A massive 300-acre wildfire near Bertram erupted Sunday afternoon but was 75% contained by Monday morning thanks to overnight firefighting efforts. Sparked by an illegal open debris burn—despite a county-wide burn ban—the blaze forced evacuations for 325 residents, all of whom are now cleared to return home. No homes were lost, only a single barn damaged. Fire crews, including the Forest Service, worked tirelessly to secure the perimeter and extinguish hot spots. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, and officials are now focused on fully putting out any remaining embers. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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