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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.

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.