Hays County, wildfires and Onion Creek

Confusion over evacuation orders as Onion Creek fire rages in Hays County
A burn ban is now in effect in Hays County as fire crews work to contain the Onion Creek fire, which has scorched more than 150 acres and is 75 percent containe
Confusion Reigns Amid Wildfire Evacuation Orders in Hays County Near Buda and Onion Creek
Miscommunication and uncertainty plagued Hays County as wildfires led to confusing evacuation orders and alerts that lacked clarity, with residents struggling to understand the situation.
Hays County emergency alerts cause confusion during Tuesday's wildfires
Residents were left to speculate about an "ongoing incident" nearby. At least two wildfires prompted evacuations.
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties
TEXAS - Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties. Officials caution the risk of new fires remains elevated, with the Hays County Judge issuing a burn ban late Wednesday. As of Wednesday, March 5, the Onion Creek Fire near Buda has burned an estimated 190 acres and is 80% contained.
All evacuation orders lifted for Hays County residents in wake of wildfires
Some Hays County residents were told to evacuate on Tuesday due to active wildfires but as of 8 p.m. all such orders had been lifted.
Emergency alert during fire evacuation confuses some in Hays County
While former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley won’t be getting her job back, she’ll remain at the department under a lower rank, officials confirmed. According to the department, Crowley’s new title is Assistant Chief of LAFD’s Operations Valley Bureau.
Onion Creek fire in Hays County nearly contained as of Wednesday morning
A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Hays County and prompted evacuation orders for some residents was 45% contained ...
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Onion Creek Fire 100% contained, officials say
On Saturday morning, the Texas A&M Forest Service said that the Onion Creek Fire is 100 percent contained. The fire started late Thursday afternoon in the Ruby Ranch area near Buda. The fire burned a ...
Onion Creek fire still burning in Buda after evacuations lifted in Hays County
Multiple wildfires erupted across Central and South Texas on March 4 as high winds left thousands without power in both ...
Crews make progress in battle with Onion Creek fire between Buda and Kyle
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Extreme fire weather conditions led to multiple fires in Hays County on Tuesday, including evacuations ...
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6 trending Central Texas stories: Hwy. 79 project moves forward, Hays County issues burn ban
Here are some trending stories you may have missed from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas from March 3 ...
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Onion Creek
The wildfire in northern Hays County was initially responded to ... Description: Residents in the Plum Creek area of the Canadian River were asked to evacuate on the afternoon of ignition.
Aerial footage shows Travis County STAR Flight trying to extinguish Hays County wildfire
At the height of the Onion Creek fire, approximately 120 firefighters, eight fire engines, and five bulldozers helped with extinguishment efforts.