After an almost four-hour-long battle, firefighters have left the scene of a large grass fire on FM 344, just west of Bullard. The fire stretched from the roadway into a large pasture, where it made its way close to multiple structures. One structure was able to be saved, but a second was not.
While firefighters were battling the main head of the fire, satellite fires were located on CR 173 in a field less than a half-mile from FM 344. Also, two separate grass fire calls were dispatched during this time in the surrounding area of Bullard.
Today’s fire danger level is classified as “Very High.” The combination of wind, temperature, humidity, and lack of rain cause grass and other vegetation to dry out, resulting in prime fuel for a fire. There have been multiple grass fires throughout the county; please refrain from burning outdoors if possible.
The source of today’s fire is unknown, and the Smith County Fire Marshals Office is investigating. No injuries were reported from the three fires.
SCESD2’s Bullard Fire, Flint-Gresham Fire, Noonday Fire, Whitehouse Fire, Troup Fire, Battalion 1, Captain 1, Chief 3, Chief 4, along with UT EMS, Texas Forest Service, Lake Palestine East VFD (Cherokee County), Bullard Police, DPS, and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the fire.