UPDATE: 1:30 P.M. AUGUST 4
The Hermosa Fire in the River Mountain Ranch subdivision just outside of Wimberley has now burned an estimated 50 to 60 acres and is 10% contained as of 1:30 p.m. on August 4.
Fourteen homes have been threatened by the fire. One has sustained minor damage. Two out buildings have been damaged. Nothing has been destroyed.
Wimberley, North and South Hays Fire Departments are working with Texas A&M Forrestry Service to fight the fire. There are both helicopters and planes assisting with water and fire retardant.
Due to difficult terrain, a crew of 12 military veterans from Pinhoti, Georgia are on scene physically digging a line to try and create a barrier to keep the fire from spreading.
There are level three mandatory evacuations for all homes on Bluff View Drive. There is now level two voluntary evacuations for homes on Water Park Road and Winding Trail Road. Level two evacuations means that residents are not mandated to evacuate but officials believe it would be the best course of action. At minimum those residents should be prepared to evacuate.
The Wimberley First Baptist Church is available to those who have evacuated.
