Double Back grassfire in Johnson County reaches over 1,300 acres, 85% contained
UPDATE: As of Wednesday evening, the Double Back grassfire is spread across 1,320 acres and is 85% contained.
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas (CBSNewsTexas) — An approximately 1,400-acre grassfire is threatening structures in Johnson County.
The Godley Fire Department is actively working the Double Back Fire north of FM 4 with assistance from other Johnson County departments, the Crowley Fire Department and the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire is 75% contained.
Three structures have been lost.
A dozer line has been built on the right and left flanks of the fire, according to TFS.
TFS says voluntary evacuations are in place for CR1233. A temporary flight restriction over the area is also in place.
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