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Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 
Texas 
College Station, 
Texas 
77845 

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Hardcastle Update 7/13 4:00pm

Hardcastle Fire
Publication Type: News -

Name: Hard Castle Fire

Size: 540 acres
Containment: 80%
Cause: Rekindle from previously contained fire, originally started by power lines
Structures lost: 1 confirmed
Structures threatened: 0

Crews worked today targeting hot spots near the containment lines, there are still small areas that are burning the duff. The plan tomorrow is to continue to locate and extinguish remaining hot spots. 

It will be several days before firefighters leave the scene, so any help is greatly appreciated. Donations of water, ice, snacks, and electrolytes can be dropped off at Walnut Springs Fire Station or at your local fire station.

Please stay up to date on the status of the fire from InciWeb, trusted news sources, and the Bosque County Emergency Management Facebook page.