ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Atascosa County Grass Fire: Firefighters and the Texas A&M Forest Service are working to control a large grass fire that has burned about 350 acres in Atascosa County.
Officials have named the incident the River Bluff Fire. The fire is burning between Lytle and Rossville, an area southwest of San Antonio.
By Tuesday afternoon, crews had brought the fire to about 60% containment, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Firefighters are continuing to monitor the fire and work on containment as weather conditions change.
Cause Has Not Been Confirmed
The exact cause of the Atascosa County grass fire remains unknown.
Local officials believe lightning may have started the fire during severe storms that moved through the area Friday night. However, that possibility has not been officially confirmed.
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Cheyenne Vyvlecka, chief of staff for Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude, said officials believe the fire may have been caused by a lightning strike during the storm.
For now, the cause remains under investigation.
No Evacuation Order in Place
Officials said there are currently no evacuation orders connected to the fire.
No structures are involved or considered at risk at this time, according to county officials. There are also no road closures related to the fire.
Even without an evacuation order, residents are being asked to avoid the area. Staying away gives firefighters and emergency personnel more room to work and helps keep the response area safe.
Several Crews Join the Response | Atascosa County Grass Fire
Fire departments from several communities are helping fight the River Bluff Fire.
Crews from Lytle, Rossville, Pleasanton, Poteet, Jourdanton, Leming, Blackhill, Bexar County and Atascosa County are involved in the response.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is also assisting local firefighters with the effort to contain the blaze.
The cooperation between local departments and the state forest service is helping crews manage the large grass fire and monitor its progress.
Firefighters Continue Monitoring Conditions
Wildfires and grass fires can change quickly when weather conditions shift. For that reason, crews are continuing to watch the fire and work to improve containment.
The latest information showed the River Bluff Fire at approximately 60% containment Tuesday afternoon. Officials have not announced an evacuation order or road closures.
Residents should continue to pay attention to updates from Atascosa County emergency officials and other local authorities.
What Residents Should Know | Atascosa County Grass Fire
At this time, officials have reported:
- The fire has burned about 350 acres.
- The incident is known as the River Bluff Fire.
- The fire is located between Lytle and Rossville.
- The blaze was about 60% contained Tuesday afternoon.
- The official cause has not been confirmed.
- Lightning during Friday night’s storms is considered a possible cause.
- No structures are currently involved or at risk.
- No evacuation order is in place.
- No road closures have been reported.
- Residents are being advised to avoid the fire area.
The situation could change as firefighters continue their work. Local officials are expected to provide additional information if the fire spreads, conditions worsen, or new safety measures become necessary.
For residents in and around Atascosa County, the main message remains simple: stay away from the active fire area and follow official instructions if conditions change.
