08/24/2026
INCIDENT RECAP: On Monday, August 24, at approximately 3:39 PM, Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) was dispatched to the 1000 block of County Road 138 for a structure fire.
First-arriving crews arrived on scene at approximately 3:41 PM and found a barn fully involved. Crews immediately began efforts to control and extinguish the fire, which was brought under control at approximately 4:42 PM. The structure ultimately collapsed during the incident.
The fire had spread into nearby brush, prompting crews to establish a perimeter and work to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding areas. No evacuations were ordered outside of the property where the fire occurred, and crews were able to protect the adjacent residence.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. However, it was later confirmed that a dog was inside the barn and did not survive.
Crews remained on scene for several hours to ensure all remaining hot spots were extinguished and to conduct overhaul and cleanup operations. Hutto Fire Rescue coordinated with other local agencies to bring in heavy equipment for dozer operations, helping to expose and extinguish remaining hot spots and prevent the fire from reigniting.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Responding agencies included Hutto Fire Rescue (Williamson County ESD #3), Round Rock Fire Department, Pflugerville Fire Department (Travis County ESD #2), Taylor, Texas Fire Department, Williamson County ESD #10, Williamson County ESD 6 Fire/Rescue, Williamson County Emergency Services, Hutto Police Department, Williamson County TX, Sheriff's Office, City of Hutto, TX Public Works, and Oncor.
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UPDATE (4:55 PM): The fire is under control and crews will be working for the next several hours conducting mop-up operations. Be advised that smoke is still present in the area. Please continue to avoid the area.
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(3:45 PM): Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) crews are currently on scene of structure fire on the 1000 block of CR 138.
Please avoid the area.