Firefighters battle brush fire in Northeast Austin: Latest updates and response efforts
A brush fire broke out in northeast Austin on Tuesday afternoon, near the Austin Community Landfill. Crews are battling the blaze amid high winds. Power outages have affected over 1,400 customers, and a Red Flag Warning remains in effect. Stay updated with the latest news on this ongoing fire.
A brush fire that started in northeast Austin on Tuesday afternoon has been keeping crews busy as they work to control the blaze. The fire, which broke out on Blue Goose Road near the Austin Community Landfill, quickly spread due to strong wind gusts, creating challenges for firefighting efforts. Here's a timeline of the events:
Fire reported on Blue Goose Road
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a brush fire was reported on Blue Goose Road in northeast Austin, near the Austin Community Landfill. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene, where windy conditions made it difficult to get the fire under control. Winds of 40-50 mph were recorded across Central Texas, further complicating the firefighting efforts. Crews have since been focusing on extinguishing the hot spots in the affected area.
Ongoing firefighting efforts amid high winds
As the fire continues to burn, emergency crews are working to contain the blaze, but the high winds remain a challenge. Officials have confirmed that no injuries have been reported, and there have been no evacuations in the area yet. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Despite the severity of the situation, authorities are managing the fire with all available resources, including air support when necessary. They are now working to put out hot spots.
Officials said the windy conditions made putting out the fire "difficult," but they are now working to put out hot spots. Photo: CBS Austin
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Power outages and school disruptions
As of the latest updates, Austin Energy reported that approximately 1,400 customers in the area are without power, a result of the high winds causing disruptions across Central Texas. Additionally, while the fire did not affect nearby Bluebonnet Trail Elementary, Manor ISD announced the cancellation of after-school activities at the campus due to the ongoing power outages. These outages continue to affect residents and businesses in the surrounding areas.
Red Flag Warning issued for central Texas
Due to the combination of high winds and dry conditions, a Red Flag Warning was issued for much of Central Texas, including the area around the fire. The warning, which indicates extreme fire danger, is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. Authorities are urging residents to take caution and remain alert for any further developments. Firefighting teams are working around the clock to prevent the fire from spreading further.