Bastrop, Tx–A 10-year-old was charged with arson today in connection with a wildfire which was reported about 2 p.m. near the Hunters Crossing subdivision, according to Bastrop police.
Matches and two other juveniles may also have been involved.
The blaze covered about 40 acres, largely outside the city limits, and threatened two rural homes as well as some farm out buildings and equipment, said police spokeswoman Michal Hubbard.
Firefighters remained at the scene on mop up duty into the evening.