More than 30 homes, structures destroyed by Bastrop co. fire

“Evacuations: 30+ streets evacuated. See complete list.
Shelters: Smithville Recreation Center. Pets may be taken to the Bastrop County Animal Shelter and large animals may be taken to the Bastrop Rodeo Arena.

Update 5 p.m.: Fire now 25 percent contained and 34 structures destroyed (mostly homes).

Update 2 p.m.: The number of acres went up from 4,200 acres to 4,383. 400 homes are currently evacuated.

Update 10:05 a.m.: Bastrop County residents can sign up for text alerts from county emergency officials using Code Red here.  The State Bar of Texas disaster hotline has also been established to help residents answer legal questions surrounding the disaster; 1-800-504-7030″

Chief Nim Kidd with the State Emergency Operations Center says the situation is “very dynamic” and everyone needs to prepare for the fire to become bigger.

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