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 Yogi Fire Update 06/13/2022 3:10pm

Size: 50 acres

Containment: 25%

Cause: Unknown

Evacuations and closures are in the impacted area of Gotier Trace, South Old Potato and Old Pin Oak, and to Lois Lane.

For up to date information about evacuation centers and closures, and maps please visit the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management Facebook page link below:

https://www.facebook.com/BastropCountyOEM

The Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to the Yogi fire for assistance shortly after 1pm on Monday, June 13th. Fire behavior was moderate, with low to moderate rate of spread when crews arrived on scene. TAMFS heavy equipment, aircraft, fire engines, and personnel are assisting local crews with suppression. 

Weather: Fire weather conditions will be elevated this afternoon and early evening with humidity as low as 28% and winds 10 to 13 mph. Breezy

southerly winds will continue overnight bringing excellent moisture recovery. Tuesday will be just a bit cooler and this will

keep humidity in the low 30s%. Winds will continue to be an issue at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph from the south. Little change for the rest of the week.