Buda, Onion Creek and Hays County

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.
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 regions.
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 for some residents near Buda. A large fire in Kyle near Engelke Road led to evacuation notices being temporarily issued. That fire was followed by the Onion Creek fire on Ruby Ranch Road.
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.
Evacuations lifted in Hays County as crews continue to battle Onion Creek fire near Buda
Extreme fire weather conditions led to multiple fires in Hays County on Tuesday, including evacuations for some residents near Buda. A large fire in Kyle near Engelke Road led to evacuation notices being temporarily issued which were later lifted.
Onion Creek fire in Hays County grows over 170 acres, crews battling overnight
Fire crews in Central Texas are making progress in battling the Onion Creek fire in west Buda, near Kyle city limits, with officials confirming that evacuation
Evacuation order lifted for residents near Hays County wildfire
An evacuation order was lifted shortly before 8 p.m. for a small area in Hays County west of Mountain City and Buda as multiple wildfires cropped up Tuesday.
Onion Creek Fire: Crews respond to wildfire in Hays County
Multiple fire crews are responding to a wildfire in Hays County. The Onion Creek Fire has burned about 80 acres.
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Hill Country fire under control after burning 200 acres
Hays County officials briefly issued an evacuation order for the Tuesday blaze, which broke out west of Kyle and Buda.