Brush Fire Near Bertram Now 50 Percent Contained | Austin News

A brush fire erupted in Burnet County, Texas, near Bertram, quickly swallowing 100 acres and forcing evacuations as crews raced to contain it. Firefighters from Horseshoe Bay, Battalion Eleven, and the South End Task Force battled the blaze that surged just before 3:15 PM. By 6:15 PM, they’d achieved 50% containment — a major win — but the danger remains as officials stay on high alert to protect lives and property. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e01ba91fc130c493