Bastrop, Tx–A grass fire Tuesday which burned about 7.5 acres on Bastrop’s western border may have been deliberately set, city police suspect.
The blaze near the intersection of Outfitter and Grutsch Dr. was reported at 5:30 p.m. and drew response from the Bastrop, Bluebonnet Acres, 3N1 and 5 Points volunteer fire departments, according to emergency dispatch records. Firefighters remained at the scene until almost 10 p.m.
The fire “may have been arson and investigation continues by detectives,” said Bastrop Police officer Andres Rosales in an incident report.
On July 23 a 10-year-old was charged with arson in connection with a wildfire which burned 40 acres in the same area, threatening a number of homes and rural outbuildings. At the time, investigators said three children had been playing with matches when the fire broke out.
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