Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation Division continues a controlled burn of 280 acres today that began Tuesday, covering areas east of FM 1826, west of Brodie Lane and northwest of FM 1626. The burn is planned for 10 a.m. to noon. The burns are intended to mimic natural fire cycles to limit fire intensity and reduce the potential for more destructive wildfires. The land, which is managed by the Wildland Conservation Division, is part of the 30,000 acres overseen by Water Quality Protection Lands program. Neighbors and other entities in the impacted areas should have received prior notification. Information and progress reports about the burns are available online.
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