Hays County, wildfires

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.
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.
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.
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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Hays County Commissioners Court appoints new health department director
Matthew Gonzales was officially appointed as Hays County's health department director on Feb. 25 and had his first day on ...
Wind-whipped Onion Creek Wildfire in Hays County updated to 45% contained
Central Texas fire crews are still on the scene of a remote wildfire in central Hays County west of Kyle and Buda. They're ...
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 ...
Kyle Fire: HCSO Issues Evacuation Alert After Blaze At Engelke RD - Latest Here
Multiple fire crews are responding to a wildfire just outside Kyle city limits in Hays County in central Texas. , US News ...
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New program supports Hays County schools in combating fentanyl crisis
Texas State University has launched the FESTA program, backed by a $1.87 million grant, to support Hays County schools in ...
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.