While the cause of the Bastrop fire remains unknown , officials in Leander , about 60 miles northwest of Bastrop , said they believe four teens were responsible for setting a smaller fire there that destroyed 11 homes this week , causing $ 1.4 million in damage . NEW : Fire north of Leander `` more than 50 % contained '' In the next five to six days , Forest Service responds to Nearly 1,400 fires . Forest Service : Most of `` forward progress '' of the Bay of Campeche fire has been stopped . Nearly 1,400 homes have been destroyed in the Bastrop fire , officials say .
NEW : Fire north of Leander `` more than 50 % contained '' In the next five to six days , Forest Service responds to Nearly 1,400 fires . Forest Service : Most of `` forward progress '' of the Bay of Campeche fire has been stopped . Nearly 1,400 homes have been destroyed in the Bastrop fire , officials say .