Camp Swift firefighters battle 180-acre blaze

Firefighters are still fighting a fire that started at Camp Swift, about 7 miles from Bastrop. Bastrop firefighters have pulled back and now Camp Swift firefighters are working to put out the blaze.

Fire officials estimated the fire spanned about 180 acres, but said it was difficult to know for sure how big it was because of the smoke. Crews worked overnight to keep the fires contained.

“No structure no injuries, no lives lost,” Lt. Col. Dennis Tilson said. “We actually have mitigation processes in place so that our neighbors are protected as well.”

The Texas Forest Service and McDade and Bastrop fire departments helped battle the blaze. Two Black Hawk helicopters dropped water on it. Lt. Col Tilson said it appears the fire was started during a training exercise.
From News 8, Austin