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San Gabriel Fire Update 7:00am 07/24/22

Size: 500

Containment: 25%

Cause: Under Investigation

The San Gabriel Fire is currently estimated at 500 acres and 25% contained. Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Crews made good progress constructing dozer line into the early morning hours of Sunday. Due to heavy fuels and topography heavy mop up and continue building and improvement of containment lines will continue on Sunday. The fire will be staffed by the San Angelo Strike Team Alpha, and Bravo, and TIFMAS engine strike team 177. Texas A&M Forest Service remains in unified command with the local incident commander. 

Closures and Evacuations

The voluntary two mile radius evacuation was lifted by Williamson County officials on Saturday night after 10pm. Residents are encouraged to travel with extreme caution in the area of the fire as responders will be in the area and heavy equipment, and smoke may be in the roadway. Updates on evacuation information can be found at https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Emergency-Management

Damages and Injuries

No injuries or damages have been reported at this time.