Bastrop Fire Impact Assessment

A fire has engulfed most of a state park, threatening historic structures and wildlife, including the endangered Houston toad. Firefighters and park personnel are working to contain the blaze, which has already blackened much of the park. The fire's rapid spread is exacerbated by drought conditions, posing a significant threat to the park's ecosystem and the largest known population of the Houston toad in the U.S.

What areas were initially affected by the fire in the state park?

• Just the backcountry

• The entire park

• Primitive areas and hiking trails

• Only the cabins

By Monday afternoon, what was the status of the cabins at Bastrop?

• They were safe from the fire

• They were evacuated

• They were completely destroyed

• They were threatened by the fire

What historic building was threatened by the fire on Tuesday?

• A local museum

• The park's main office

• Bastrop State Park's refectory

• The park's visitor center

How many personnel were involved in the efforts to save the park?

• Over 100

• Over 150

• Over 75

• Over 50

How much of the 6000-acre park was blackened by the fire?

• All but 100 acres

• All but 500 acres

• All but 2000 acres

• All but 1000 acres

Which endangered species is at risk due to the fire?

• Houston toad

• Texas horned lizard

• Whooping crane

• Golden-cheeked warbler

What is the size of the Lost Pines area in Bastrop County?

• 124,000 acres

• 100,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

• 150,000 acres

What has made the Houston toad habitat more susceptible to fire?

• Heavy rainfall

• Months of drought

• Increased human activity

• Natural predators