 On September 16, the fire was reported to be 80% contained, and more evacuated residents began returning to the affected area.On September 17, light rain began to fall in the fire zone, and the fire was reportedly 85% contained, although Bastrop County emergency management coordinator Mike Fisher warned that complete containment would take a further 7 days.On September 27, the fire was reported to be 98% contained, with no fire burning outside of the main containment lines.