Wildfire Conditions Persist in North Austin, Pflugerville Area

Conditions remain favorable for wildfire spread in several Central Texas counties on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

• Read Patch’s Original Coverage of the Bastrop County Wildfire.

The main threat areas have been identified as Atascosa County and northeast of Interstate 10, according to a National Weather Service statement. Persisting dry air and fuels in the area are contributing to the wildfire threat.

Here are some wildfire tips from the National Weather Service:

• Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
• Listen to local radio and television stations for updated emergency information.
• Always back your car into the garage or park it in an open space facing the direction of escape.
• Confine pets to one room so that you can find them if you need to evacuate quickly.
• Arrange for temporary housing at a friend or relative’s home outside the threatened area.

These tips were provided by the National Weather Service.