FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — UPDATE: Fort Cavazos Fire Crews say a fire burning in the area is now 65% contained as of Sept. 4. Crews are reportedly coordinating aerial water drops in two areas of the permanently duded area of the Fort Cavazos range.
Crews say the fire has burned approximately 500 acres. Fort Cavazos officials say fire crews will continue to conduct "offensive measures" to contain the fire.
There are reportedly no structures or personnel in the area of the fire at this time.
The original story can be found below:
The Fort Cavazos Fire Department announced that it is monitoring a 300-acre fire in the Fort Cavazos area on Sunday, Sept. 3.
According to the Army post, wind with gusts up to 40 miles per hour are carrying smoke from the fire into the City of Killeen.
Fort Cavazos says crews will monitor it overnight and utilize aerial water drops in the morning.
The Army post also notes that no structures are in the area of the fire.
6 News will continue to update as more information becomes available
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