BLANCO COUNTY, Texas – Updated at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday
The progression of a “large fire” reported west of Johnson City on Tuesday has since stopped, according to the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office.
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The sheriff’s office made the declaration in a Facebook post just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
As of 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, the Blanco County fire — also known as the “Klett Fire” — is approximately 80% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
In a social media post just before 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said the fire was heading east.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service website, the fire spanned approximately 100 acres.
“Residents (sic) please be prepared to evacuate from Klett Ranch Rd to Althaus Ranch Rd to Johnson City,” according to the post.
Firefighters around the San Antonio area also worked to contain multiple fires on Tuesday.
Evacuations were issued Tuesday in portions of south Bexar County, but residents affected by a brush fire near Interstate 37 and Southton Road have since been allowed to return home.
It is unclear how much damage or if any injuries have been reported as a result of Tuesday’s fire near Johnson City.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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