[KXAN] Llano County brush fire grows to 150 acres, at least 10 agencies responding ( www.kxan.com )

A brush fire that began burning at a ranch Thursday afternoon has now grown to scorch 150 acres and is 10% contained as of just before 5 p.m.

The Llano County Office of Emergency Management posted on its Facebook page that at least 10 agencies are now responding to the fire located near East Highway 71 and County Road 307. Crews also have CR 307 shut down right now due to the ongoing response.

By 6 p.m., there were nearly 20 agencies responding to the fire, including 13 volunteer fire departments.

Initially, first responders told KXAN the fire began on a ranch property. As of 2 p.m., the growing fire caused no evacuations.

Air support from the Texas Forest Service is currently assisting with the fire, according to the Llano County Office of Emergency Management.

At last check, there are no structures currently in danger, according to Llano officials.

As of July 10, Llano County had a burn ban in place.

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