Photo courtesy of Hays County Office of Emergency Management
The Hermosa fire ravaged more than 44 acres and roughly 45 households were voluntarily evacuated until rain brought moisture to the area on Aug. 6, 2022.
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KFD Chief: ‘It’s a tinderbox out there’
Fire department, forest service provide insight into wildfires, prevention tips
KYLE — In the throes of a historic heat wave and drought, wildfires have consumed acres across Hays County following fires in San Marcos, Buda and Wimberley in late July. Hays County has had a burn ban in effect since July 11 after Hays County Fire Marshal Mark Wobus provided a recommendation to the commissioners court.
