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400-plus-acre fire in Llano County now 100% contained

The fire started approximately 3.5 miles north of Llano, Texas.

LLANO COUNTY, Texas — Emergency crews battled a wildfire in Llano County that grew to more than 400 acres.

The Texas A&M Forest Service was on the scene with two task forces and a helicopter to battle the fire which started Aug. 18. By Aug. 20, the fire grew to 422 and was 100% contained.

No evacuations were ordered.

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According to InciWeb, the fire started around 3:20 p.m., approximately 3.5 miles north of Llano.

Last week, a 400-acre fire in Horseshoe Bay burned through two subdivisions, severely damaging two homes and forcing evacuations.

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