CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — A grass fire has ignited in the Hard Bargain Hill area, leading to a rapid response from emergency crews and multiple evacuation efforts. Heather Ashley, spokesperson for the Coryell County Sheriff's Office, has confirmed the ongoing battle against the flames.
Volunteer fire departments from the surrounding region have arrived on the scene to assist in firefighting operations. The Texas A&M Forest Service has also dispatched air support to aid the ground teams in their efforts.
According to the Forest Service and Coryell County law enforcement, the fire is currently 50% contained between CR 147 and FM 116.
Identified by the Texas A&M Forest Service as "Rocky J," the fire has been estimated to span approximately 100 acres, taking over a significant portion of the affected area. The authorities are actively coordinating their resources to stop the fires progress and safeguard both property and life.
Authorities are advising people in the area of CR 147 to wait until morning to go home due to the power outage, alongside heavy traffic of the fire departments. The intersection of CR 145 and CR 148 is where they are refilling the fire tankard trucks but, the fire is not spreading at this time.
For those seeking map coordinates, the affected area can be pinpointed at 31° 20′ 54.00″ N, 97° 51′ 32.00″ W.
Boots N Saddle Cowboy Church is accepting livestock evacuated from the fire area.