SANDY BRANCH FIRE AT YEGUA CREEK PARK BURNS 35 ACRES
Numerous local and state firefighting crews battled a wildfire Saturday afternoon at Yegua Creek Park, south of Lake Somerville.
The Sandy Branch Fire burned approximately 35 acres and was 35 percent contained as of Saturday night. The fire was fully contained as of Sunday.
Responding to the fire were the Burton, Berlin, Gay Hill, Meyersville, Prairie Hill, Rocky Creek and Somerville volunteer fire departments. The Texas A&M Forest Service deployed bulldozers and a helicopter for additional assistance.
A cause for the fire has not been released.
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