Wildfire burns more than 40 acres near Buda

A wildfire near Buda burned more than 40 acres this week before being contained, according to information provided by the Hays County Office of Emergency Management.

The fire started early on Tuesday afternoon in the Ruby Ranch subdivision west of Buda near Montgomery Court.

Multiple roads were closed as responders worked to bring the fire under control. Residents of four homes were asked to evacuate in the area during the firefight.