1:15 pm Tuesday Update – The Forest Service says the fire has grown to 9,500 acres but remains at 50% containment.  Crews will be conducting burn out operations this afternoon, while continuing to construct and reinforce containment lines.

(previous story from Tuesday morning is below)
According to an update Tuesday morning from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch counties remains at 9,000 acres and is now 50% contained.  The fire started on Sunday.

(photo courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service Twitter)