BURNET — Hundreds of residents returned to their homes late Sunday and early Monday after firefighters working all night contained a brush fire that scorched nearly 300 acres just east of town.
Burnet Fire Department Incident Commander Don Neighbor (left) discusses fire-containment strategy with Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Barho as firefighters continued to monitor the aftermath of a blaze that consumed 280 acres Sunday near hundreds of homes north of Summit Ridge Road. Staff photo by Raymond V. Whelan
“The fire is contained, but it is not totally under control,” Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Barho said about 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Although the fire burned 280 acres, none of the nearby homes were destroyed, he added.
Fear of re-flash from hotspots still smoldering at the fire scene caused first responders to remain on guard, he added.
The fire started about 3:15 p.m. Sunday near Summit Ridge Road and Texas 29, according to officials.
“We are calling it the Summit Ridge Fire,” Barho said. "This thing got to be a lot bigger than local jurisdictions could handle.”
