Large brush fire in Texas now 40% contained, has burned over 4,000 acres

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas (WOAI/KABB) – Fire crews are fighting a massive brush fire at the Camp Bullis Army Base in Texas.

As of Sunday, the fire is over 1,500 acres and is 40% contained. Officials said so far, the fire has burned over 4,000 acres.

Crews conducted a tactical firing operation Saturday night to remove unburned vegetation. They have also done aviation drops to assist crews on the ground.

"Officials have determined the brush fire started in an active training area. Service members training in the area have been pulled back to safe distances," Joint Base San Antonio posted on Twitter. "Fire departments from across JBSA, Leon Creek, Bulverde, Shavano Park, Texas A&M Forest Service, and several other partners from the surrounding area are working to contain the fire."

No injuries have been reported.