BLOG: Wildfires spark in Central Texas amid extreme fire danger
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Crews are battling wildfires in Central Texas Tuesday as the region is experiencing a day of 'potentially historic' fire conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Although rain swept through parts of Central Texas in the morning, high winds, dry air and dry brush and trees on the ground are contributing to the risk of fire in the area.
On Tuesday morning, the Texas A&M Forest Service put most of our area in an extreme (5 out of 5) wildfire risk, with red flag warnings in effect through the night.
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5:30 p.m.
The Austin Community College Elgin campus said it is closing early due to a power outage.
'Only agriculture classes on the campus will continue on their regular schedules. All other classes, work, and activities at Elgin are canceled for the remainder of the day. No other campuses are affected,' a spokesperson for ACC said in a statement.
ACC said updates will be posted to the ACC website and the district's social media pages.
5:20 p.m.
As high winds soar in Central Texas, KXAN continues tracking multiple wildfires across Central Texas. Our Sarah Al-Shaikh, who was reporting from Manor, said firefighters are continuing to monitor a brush fire on Blue Goose Road.
4:40 p.m.
KXAN keeps track of wildfires in Texas. More than 300 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas so far in 2025, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
MAP: More than 300 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires in 2025
We'll keep them updated as new information becomes available. Fires that are still uncontained are red on the map in the article.
4:35 p.m.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a fire in Blanco County, the agency said on social media around 4:20 p.m.
The fire, now being called the Klett Fire, is estimated at 100 acres and is 0% contained.
3:44 p.m.
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said on social media there were at least eight fires reported in the county Tuesday.
'Fortunately, most have been contained thanks to the diligent work of our first responders,' the office said.
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