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Rocky J Fire in Coryell County reignites, as second fire burns near Gatesville

Rocky J Fire Coryell County
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CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — The Rocky J Fire that sparked around Hard Bargain along CR 147 and 145 in Coryell County on Saturday reignited at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to the Coryell County Sheriff's Office, there is a large responder presence in the area.

There is also a second second fire burning closer to Downtown Gatesville. Numerous fields and backyards were burned off State School Road — it doesn't appear any structures were destroyed.

The sheriff's office says it helped with some brief evacuations in the area.

25 News will provide further updates as they become available.

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