Crews battling three separate grass fires in Fort Worth Friday afternoon
Crews from multiple cities are battling three grass fires in Fort Worth with no current risks to buildings or need for evacuation, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department.
Crews are battling fires in the 3100 block of NW 31st Street in northwest Fort Worth; the 4400 block of Huffines Boulevard in northwest Fort Worth; and the 6700 block of Mandy Lane in east Fort Worth.
The fire department said there is not yet any estimate in the number of acres involved in the fires.
Grass Fire (Fort Worth) Fort Worth FD with assistance from Saginaw FD and River Oaks FD brush trucks are on scene of a grass fire behind Crosspoint Church near NW Loop 820 and Huffines Blvd. Expect heavy smoke in this area. (Photo: @MichaelBeardWX) pic.twitter.com/Xodh1uE5qe
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Temperatures Friday could make it harder to battle the fires, with the heat index in the Dallas-Fort Worth area reaching 105. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is warning that conditions are conducive to wildfires.
To prevent wildfires, do not toss lit cigarettes on the ground, drag tow chains on the ground, park or drive over tall grass, leave a campfire unattended or burn anything unnecessarily. Be ready to act if there are any fires near you and call 911 if you smell smoke or see fire.
