According to the Lone Star Incident Management Team from the Texas Forest Service, the Gas Plant 2 fire has burned approximately 300 acres and was 25% contained as of 8 p.m. Thursday.
Some coastal and inland communities may experience heavy rainfall and flash flooding through the end of the week. Localized power outages are possible during any heavy rain and potential wind event.
The modified order bans only "...Fireworks classified as skyrockets with sticks...or missiles with fins..." Those "may not be sold, detonated, ignited or in any way used in Tom Green County" according to the new order.
Scattered showers began forming Monday afternoon around Kerrville and are moving north slowly but are not likely to hold together long enough to reach the San Angelo area.
A small, man-made pond at the San Angelo State Park has been stocked with perch and crappie and is drawing a crowd of critters and a few fishing enthusiasts to the oasis in the desert during the drought.
More than 130 state and local fire resources continue to focus on life safety of both the public and first responders, the protection of critical infrastructure and suppression actions.