Firefighter, civilian treated for medical issues during grass fire south of Terrell, authorities say
Investigators say welding on a fence sparked the blaze near County Road 275.
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Investigators say welding on a fence sparked the blaze near County Road 275.
Residents near the fire were evacuated for a short time on Friday.
The Fort Worth Fire Department said they've added extra staffing and deployed specialized brush trucks to respond quickly to potential fires.
Firefighters in North Texas are bracing for an increased risk of grass and brush fires as strong winds and dry conditions create hazardous conditions across the region. CBS News Texas reporter Caroline Vandergriff has the story.
Firefighters are making significant progress in containing the fire and making sure it doesn't spread beyond the 950 acres already burned.
