Large wildfire burns through more than 950 acres in Medina County, forcing evacuations

MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – A massive wildfire in Medina County spread to over 950 acres Saturday, forcing some area residents and the city of Mico to evacuate.

However, as of around 9:45 p.m., some of the mandatory evacuations in the county have been lifted.

All residents may return to their homes for the evening, except for those who live on County Road 2615 between County Road 265 to just south of Paradise Canyon. This includes the High Mountain Ranch subdivision as well, officials say.

The City of Mico is still ordered to remain evacuated at this time.

The fire is believed to have started as a vehicle fire on Friday. But, due to the higher temperatures and the red flag warning, the flames spread across the county and into Mico.

More than 100 firefighters from several agencies have been working tirelessly to contain the flames.

In addition to the evacuations, sheriff’s deputies also turned drivers away at County Road 2615 as crews were working in the area.

Evacuees sought shelter at the Loma Alta Middle School, located on 266 County Road 381 South in San Antonio.

No injuries have been reported as of yet.

With a red flag warning still in effect, officials in the area are concerned what Sunday will bring, with weather predictions of increased wind.

We’ll bring more updates to this story as they become available.

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A massive wildfire in Medina County that started Friday is now 60% contained, according to the Medina County Office of Emergency Management.

Residential evacuations are no longer in effect, but county road 271 will likely remain closed until around 5 p.m. Saturday as fire crews work the scene. No structures have been lost and no injuries reported.

The fire is believed to have stemmed from a vehicle fire, officials said.

At least 400 acres have burned so far near the Medina Lake area.

We’ll bring more updates as they become available.