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.

A large brush fire in East Austin has been extinguished, the Austin Fire Department said. According to AFD, at 12:41 p.m., there was a call for service about a fire in the 9500 block of FM 969 Road. It was reported the fire was at a quarter of an acre and spreading rapidly.