Overview
- The fire has burned about 46 acres inside the park with no injuries or structural losses reported, and officials are still investigating the cause.
- Firefighters strengthened containment to about 55% as bulldozers cut lines, a state helicopter made water drops, and crews began mopping up near fire lines.
- Officials lifted evacuations early Monday for historic park cabins, three nearby homes, and The Pines at Bastrop RV Park.
- State Highway 21 closed overnight because of heavy smoke but reopened one eastbound lane by 8:15 a.m., and drivers were urged to slow down near crews.
- Nearby residents described packing to leave and said the smoke brought back memories of the destructive 2011 Bastrop wildfire.