The Austin Fire Department said it responded to a quarter-acre fire in the 9500 block of FM 969 just before 1:20 p.m. on Thursday. Officials said to expect a heavy emergency response and avoid FM 969 east of U.S. 183.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Fire Department is responding to a brush fire in the 9500 block of FM 969 Road that it says is spreading towards homes and schools. In a social media post, AFD says crews are on scene of the fire that is currently at a quarter of an acre and spreading rapidly.

The Austin Fire Department said the brush fire is spreading toward homes and schools, but no evacuations have been ordered so far.

Crews are battling a large fire in East Austin that began spreading rapidly Thursday afternoon. According to Austin Fire, multiple calls came in just after 12:30 p.m. about a fire along FM 969 near Decker Lane that was 1/4 acres before it spread within minutes.