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Yogi Fire Update 06/13/2022 4:35pm

Size: 50 acres

Containment: 50%

Cause: Debris Burning

All evacuations have been lifted for the affected area, and power has been restored. Containment has increased to 50% and acreage remains estimated at 50 acres until better mapping can be complete. TAMFS remains in unified command with local fire departments. Aircraft including single-engine air tankers, and a type 1 helicopter have been used to slow the fire rate of spread while heavy equipment constructs containment lines. 

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

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.