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Onion Creek Fire Daily Update
March 5, 2025
6:00 pm.

Size: 190 acres
Containment: 80%
Start Date: March 4, 2025
Cause: Undetermined; cause is under investigation

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The Onion Creek Fire started on March 4th in north Hays County and was initially responded to by local fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 4:12 pm and quickly responded. Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local fire departments and Hays County. Crews continue to construct containment lines around the outside of the fire with bulldozers and protect structures both within the burned areas and in the path of the fire. 

This fire started during a period of extreme fire risk due to high temperatures, low humidity, and extremely high winds. These factors together all led to the possibility for fires to start and rapidly expand in size and become highly resistant to control efforts by fire department. Crews are working through these difficulties to protect the public and the structures around this wildfire. 

Initially, several roads were closed and voluntary evacuations were put into place to move members of the public away from the fire, providing safety for the public and allowing firefighters to better protect their structures. 

Planned Actions:
Dozer will be on scene as a contingency resource. Engine crews will continue patrolling the line and will continue mop activities. The main focus will be on containment and mop up activities. Crews will continue to monitor the weather throughout the evening and evaluate changing conditions.

Weather Concerns: 
A period of elevated fire weather conditions is forecast for Thursday. Breezy southerly winds will develop, with gusts between 20 and 30 mph while relative humidity values will dip to 20-30% in the afternoon. 

Evacuations and Closures:
No evacuations or closures at this time.

Damages and Injuries:
Currently, there have been no reports of injuries from the public or first responders. No structures or critical infrastructure have been lost or are currently threatened.