Texas Parks And Wildlife

In January, a prescribed burn at the park got out of control, conjuring memories of the Bastrop County Complex fire in 2011. Now, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it agrees with all recommendations issued by an independent panel reviewing the incident.

Officials say the fire, which began Jan. 18, was likely caused by a prescribed burn in Bastrop State Park. The fire burned 812 acres, drawing in emergency workers from around the state and requiring some Bastrop residents to evacuate.

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