The grass fire was first reported to officials at 3:17 p.m. Monday. When fire officials responded, there were three acres on fire and winds were gusting between 15 and 20 MPH, causing the fire to spread quickly.
Local authorities said the grass fire was apparently caused by a lawnmower. A grass fire has torched the suburban Dallas area in the drought-stricken North Texas, engulfing at least 20 homes but with no immediate reports of casualties.
Texas firefighters battled another blaze Tuesday afternoon that burned three homes and other structures, the day after the Balch Springs fire destroyed 26 buildings.