According to the Austin American-Statesman, the cause of the Bastrop Fire was likely electrical. Read more below:   The cause of a fire in Bastrop County that burned more than 34,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,500 homes since Sept. 3 was most likely electrical, the Texas...

The Austin American-Statesman posted a great resource here for victims of the Bastrop fire:   Residents have 60 days from Friday, when President Barack Obama officially deemed the fire a disaster, to register for assistance that could reach as much as $30,000 for each property...