On Monday, a brush fire along County Road 4 in rural Gassville caused damage to approximately 60 acres of land. According to Gassville Fire Chief Michael Glotzl
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Among the locations hit hardest by Austin s homelessness crisis is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail the popular 10-mile loop along Lady Bird Lake that was supposed to be protected against the city s explosion of tent encampments.
When the Austin City Council approved a controversial measure in June 2019 canceling an ordinance that had made it a criminal offense to camp in public, it came with the explicit understanding that city-owned trails and parkland would remain off-limits.
But it hasn t worked out that way.
Since early 2020, dozens of tents have popped up along or near the trail in violation of the camping ban.
A Friday morning fire caused damage to an unoccupied residence in Baxter County. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, the residence is located at 93 Tucker Cemetery Road.
The fire reportedly started in the floor area of the kitchen. According to the report, the house had 30% fire damage and 100% smoke damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The alarm came in at 8:11 a.m., and crews were on the scene for nearly 2 1/2 hours. Ten personnel went to the residence with two fire engines, a tanker and two support vehicles, and another five firefighters were on standby. Mountain Home had assistance from the Buford Fire Department.