KYLE, Texas — Crews have lifted an evacuation order issued after a fire sparked in Kyle on Tuesday afternoon.
The Hays County Wildland Task Force was activated after the fire ignited in the Aztec Village neighborhood. Crews, along with air assets, responded to the area. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire was completely contained and had burned 15 acres.
Around 50 structures were threatened, but all were saved.
Temporary shelters were set up at the Kyle Public Library at 550 Scott Street and at the First Baptist Church at 400 W. Center Street. The Krug Activity Center at 101 S. Burleson was also available when it opened at 4 p.m.
City of Kyle emergency crews battle fire Tuesday afternoon
Due to an increase in fire activity and the potential for large fires, the Texas A&M Forest Service raised the state preparedness level to 4 on Monday. This means that there will be a "heavy commitment of state and local resources for long durations" according to the agency's preparedness levels.