Brownwood News – The Goldthwaite Fire Department reported this evening they are battling a large grass fire on FM 45. Several other area fire departments have responded to assist. Initial reports we’ve received are that the fire is near the Brown/Mills county line. Numerous fire fighting resources have and are responding as of 8:30 pm.  The Texas A&M Forest Service is also responding to a request for assistance as of 8:35 pm.  The fire is named the Buffalo Creek Fire, estimated at 200 acres and 0% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.  Smoke is also seen on County Road 192 south of Bangs.  We are told several fire departments are working to control that fire.

PHOTOS below of the large grass fires burning Monday night south of Brownwood.