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Pawnee Fire now 100 percent contained

Crews stayed overnight to maintain the area and were able to successfully put the fire out completely Saturday evening .

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Pawnee fire is now 100 percent contained with 15 acres burned, according to Texas A&M Forestry Services.

Crews stayed overnight to maintain the area and were able to successfully put the fire out completely Saturday evening while also fixing the areas where the fire had hit, according to reports. 

Friday evening, several firefighters were called to Stillhouse Hollow Lake off Pawnee Drive in Harker Heights. Texas A&M Forest Service  including Starflight and a Forest Service type 1 helicopter with water assistance to help fight the fire, according to reports.

Five homes were originally evacuated, however evacuation orders have now been lifted in the area, allowing for residents to return to their homes, according to reports.  

No injuries have been reported and no homes were lost. 

Texas A&M wants to remind residents to be careful with anything that may cause a spark or extreme heat.

The fire danger is extremely high and anything residents can do to prevent wildfires is beneficial to the community and first responders.

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