Williamson County officials said the fire has been contained and evacuation orders have been lifted. Residents can safely return to the area, according to a Facebook post.
An ongoing fire has prompted evacuations and the road closure off Interstate 35. Southbound I-35 from C Bud Stockton Loop to County Road 310 is currently closed due to a fire incident in Jarrell, a city about 40 miles north of Austin.
Williamson County Emergency Services issued an evacuation alert for Jarrell around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. The evacuation is for a fire incident happening near Alsace Avenue in Jarrell.
Williamson County officials told residents in the affected area to evacuate now and follow instructions from emergency personnel. It’s currently unclear what caused the fire or how much damage it has caused.
“Be prepared for potential road closures, traffic delays and reduced visibility due to smoke,” the WilCo alert said. “Avoid the area if possible.”
This is a developing story. MySA will update this story with more information as it becomes available.