Johnson County fire crews battle 1100-acre grass fire in Godley, 25% contained

Sunday afternoon just before 3 p.m. crews from the Godley Fire Department along with other departments in Johnson County were called to a grass fire north of FM 4 and CR 1232, according to a Facebook post from the Johnson County, TX Emergency Management page.

A spokesperson from the Texas A&M Forest Service also confirmed they are responding to a request for assistance in Johnson County on the #DoubleBackFire.

Sunday afternoon just before 3 p.m. crews from the Godley Fire Department along with other departments in Johnson County were called to a grass fire north of FM 4 and CR 1232,

The fire is an estimated 1100 acres and 25% contained. Voluntary evacuations are in place for CR 1233 and aircraft are supporting ground crews. Granbury Fire, DCBE-Acton and Cresson Fire have supplied tanker and brush truck assets to assist Godley with a large grassfire in Johnson County.

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At this time, no structures have been lost but the fire continues to move rapidly.

DONATIONS NEEDED: Volunteers tell me they need more ice, drinks & food for firefighters battling #DoubleBackFire in Johnson County.
They’re asking people to bring these items to Godley Fire Dept. 200 S Main St. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/e5uHRFZHnF
— Sophia Beausoleil (@SophiaNBC5) August 6, 2023