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Multiple fire departments fight large grass fire near Godley, now 100% contained

As of 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Texas A&M Forest Services wildfire map said the fire was estimated at 390 acres and was 100% contained.

GODLEY, Texas — Multiple fire departments fought a large grass fire that was moving north southwest of Fort Worth, Johnson County Sheriff's Office said Friday. 

As of 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Texas A&M Forest Services wildfire map said the fire was estimated at 390 acres and was 100% contained. The service originally said 500 acres on Friday, but that changed after more accurate mapping.

The fire started near the 15000 block of FM 2331 in Godley and was moving north, Johnson County officials said.. Deputies evacuated homes in the 9400 block of County Road 917. 

Evacuation orders have since been lifted.

County officials said firefighters were forming a line to block the fire from moving north along County Road 917 and planes dropped water. 

Credit: WFAA
Grass fire near Godley, Texas

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