Update on Parmer Lane Fire

The City of Cedar Park is issued this media alert with a relevant update and details regarding the Parmer Lane Fire.

Overnight, firefighters made significant efforts fighting the Parmer Lane Fire, overnight:
o There was no forward movement of wildfire area and crews continue to work towards containment of the approximately 50-acres. Currently, the fire is 60% contained.
o Firefighters protected the Whitestone Landing Townhomes, which were threatened overnight by the wildfire.
o An additional apartment building (Building 12) at the Bexley at Silverado Apartment Complex caught fire in the attic and crews worked quickly to put out that fire.
Firefighting operations will continue today to work towards ultimate containment of this fire. Multiple response units on scene from Cedar Park as well as other state and local agencies. This response also includes Aviation Resources from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
So far, no major injuries and only 2 minor injury currently reported.
The following structural damage is being reported at this time:
o Apartment Building 10 is a total loss; and
o Apartment Buildings 9, 11, and 12 are partially damaged.
o Firefighters continue to monitor adjacent areas for spot fires as well as stop any forward progressing brushfires. Bulldozers from the Texas A&M Forest Services are creating a containment line around the perimeter.
Please note firefighting operations are ongoing, so only residents should come to the area.
Please continue to avoid the area and adjacent roadways, including E. Whitestone Boulevard and West Parmer Lane as well as surrounding roadways. The northbound outside lane of West Parmer lane continues to be closed from Ranch Trails to E. Whitestone Boulevard.
Red Cross is assisting those impacted or displaced by the fire.
NEXT UPDATE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3:30 P.M.
Fran Irwin
Community Affairs Director
Media and Communications
IN ADDITION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AUSTIN DISASTER RELIEF NETWORK SUPPORTING RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE PARMER LANE
Austin, Texas, August 9, 2023 – The Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is preparing emergency supplies to support Cedar Park residents impacted by the Parmer Lane Fire yesterday afternoon and overnight. In coordination with the American Red Cross, ADRN plans to take hygiene kits and Hope Family Thrift Store vouchers, and other supplies to evacuated residents today.
“Even at this early stage while firefighters still work to contain the blaze, we know that many people have suffered a huge loss in this fire,” said ADRN Associate Director Stephen Brewer. “We want to get items that they need into their hands right away. Items like clothing, and hygiene items like toothbrushes can make a huge impact for those who escaped the fire with little to nothing left. We’re honored to serve our neighbors this way.”
Local officials report that one apartment building at the Bexley at Silverado Apartment Complex has been completely destroyed and three others suffered damage. As the full impact of the Parmer Lane Fire becomes clear in the next hours and days, ADRN will continue to coordinate potential response efforts with the American Red Cross and local government officials.
We encourage the public to support ADRN’s disaster response efforts such as the Parmer Lane Fire and others with financial donations at ADRN.org/give. Additional updates on ADRN’s response to the Parmer Lane Fire will be posted on the ADRN.org website and on social media channels at @ADRNTX.
ABOUT ADRN
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of about 200 Greater Austin Area churches and thousands of trained volunteers. ADRN’s network enables church members to organize, prepare and respond quickly in the event of a disaster, large or small. ADRN network churches, volunteers, business partners, local agencies, and community organizations provide in-kind and monetary donations and additional volunteer assistance that enables ADRN to fund the rebuild/repair of survivor homes and provide immediate assistance to those in crisis. Learn more at ADRN.org.