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Pine Pond Fire UpdateAugust 13, 20229:15 a.m.Size: Estimated 700 acresContainment: 35%Start Date: August 11, 2022Cause: Under InvestigationAs of this morning, 100% power has been restored to the area. Residents should contact their power company for any issues. Today, firefighters are actively patrolling the fire’s edge to locate and extinguish remaining hotspots. Heavy equipment, such as dozers, are working with ground crews to strengthen and improve containment lines.

Pine Pond Fire UpdateAugust 13, 20225:30 p.m.Size: Estimated 700 acresContainment: 35%Start Date: August 11, 2022Cause: Under InvestigationFirefighters have spent the day locating hotspots and installing hose lays along dozer lines. Once a hotspot is identified, crews use water to cool the heat and dig line around the spot. Dozers are being utilized to clear vegetation around hotspots to prevent further spread.

Pine Pond Fire UpdateAugust 13, 20228:00 p.m.Size: Estimated 700 acresContainment: 40%Start Date: August 11, 2022Cause: Under Investigation Containment has increased to 40% because of firefighter efforts over the past few days and today. A strike team of 5 engines will remain on the fire for night shift. No structures have been destroyed. No injuries have been reported by first responders or the public.

Pine Pond Fire UpdateAugust 12, 20227:00 amSize: est. 320 acresContainment: 10%Start Date: August 11, 2022Cause: Under investigationState resources from Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) responded to the Pine Pond wildfire around 3:30 pm on August 11. The fire is burning in heavy brush and mature pine. Initially, the fire was exhibiting problematic fire behavior with group torching and short range spotting.

Pine Pond Fire Update August 12, 2022 8:00 pm Size: est. 700 acres Containment: 35% Start Date: August 11, 2022 Cause: Under investigation

Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance in Bastrop County on a wildfire. The Pine Pond Fire ignited on the afternoon of August 11 and is burning in heavy brush and mature pine. The fire is exhibiting problematic fire behavior with group torching and short range spotting.