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150-acre 'Bushy Gate Fire' in Travis County 95% contained

According to officials, crews first responded to the fire Sunday when it was five acres burning near Doyle Overton Road.

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Emergency crews responded to a fire near the Travis, Bastrop and Caldwell County lines. As of Monday morning, the fire was 150 acres and 95% contained. 

According to a tweet from Travis County Fire Rescue Sunday afternoon, the fire started at approximately five acres burning near Doyle Overton Road.

The Texas A&M Forest Service said Sunday evening that five structures were threatened and saved. Officials said Sunday that forward progression of the fire had been stopped. 

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