UPDATE 10 p.m. 3/31/26:
25 News confirmed with Hill County Emergency Management Coordinator County Chris Jackson that the initial fire call came in after 5 p.m. Jackson said it was initially reported as a vehicle fire near the side of the Fort Graham Baptist Church.
Nine volunteer fire departments responded to the fire, with crews still working on it as of this update.
According to Jackson, one firefighter went to the hospital for heat exhaustion, while others were treated on scene by EMS.
Jackson said that crews will remain on-scene overnight to ensure the fire is contained.
UPDATE 8:57 p.m. 3/31/26:
ORIGINAL STORY:
Hill County Emegency Management reports that local VFDs are working a large fire on FM 2604, north of Whitney. Viewer video from the area shows the Fort Graham Baptist Church on fire, with crews working to extinguish it.
Watch it here:
"There will be a large amount of first responder vehicles and personnel in this area through the evening. Please avoid the area if possible," read its Facebook page.
This is a developing story and 25 News will work to provide updates as they become available.
