A review concluded that Texas Parks and Wildlife officials did not have an adequate number of firefighters on site to manage two prescribed burn areas that were ignited in Bastrop State Park at the same time.
A five-member team of wildland fire experts analyzed actions TPWD staff took before and after theThe reviewSaturday concluded park officials did not have an adequate number of firefighters on site to manage two prescribed burn areas that were ignited at the same time.
He added that future prescribed burns at the park will require a minimum number of firefighters and at least two bulldozers ready on site. The review panel also recommended conducting smaller burns at the park, even if that means burning on more days of the year.had issued alerts about a heightened potential for wildfires across much of North and West Texas due to above average temperatures and dry, windy conditions. However, at the time, Bastrop County was not included in warning areas.
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