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Big controlled burns planned in Burnet County

This map shows the general location of a large controlled burn planned for the land near the Canyon of the Eagles resort on the upper east side of Lake Buchanan. Courtesy image Buchanan Dam Volunteer Fire Department

Large controlled burns are planned for Burnet County between Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29. Smoke will likely be visible from the major burns, one near Canyon of the Eagles and the other near Gloster Bend on Lake Travis. 

The exact timeframes of the burns is unknown, but visible smoke should be expected between Tuesday and Wednesday near both burns.

According to the Buchanan Dam Volunteer Fire Department, the Lower Colorado River Authority is conducting a 663-acre prescribed burn near the Canyon of the Eagles resort on the upper east side of Lake Buchanan. 

“These burns are done by professional land management fire companies and are a necessity to reduce the amount of fuel on the ground and reduce fire spread in the future so we don’t have big California type fires so you will see smoke in Buchanan and Tow it’s going to be a large smoke plum please be aware and only call in if you see fire on our side of the lake,” reads a statement from Buchanan Dam VFD. 

The other burn, also to be conducted by the LCRA, will be around 305 acres and near Gloster Bend Recreation Area, close to the border of Burnet and Travis counties. According to Spicewood Fire Rescue, large smoke plumes will likely be visible during the burns. 

dakota@thepicayune.com 

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