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For More Information Contact:  Lea Feuge Public Information Officer City of Fredericksburg (830)997-7521 LFeuge@fbgtx.org

Big Sky Fire Update - August 4, 2022 - 3:30 p.m. Fredericksburg, TX - The Big Sky Fire near Willow City, north of Fredericksburg, is now being estimated at approximately 1,459 acres with 60% containment. The cause of the fire has been determined as a mechanical malfunction on a piece of equipment which sparked the fire. Resources continue to work to establish containment lines with over 80 personnel on the ground. Local resources will remain on scene overnight, monitoring points of concern. No homes have been lost; however, three barn/shed type structures have been lost to the fire. No evacuations were made throughout the day today. Current weather conditions make predicting when 100% containment will be obtained difficult. Crews will continue to remain on scene until the fire is 100% contained.