A large grass fire in Balch Springs spread and destroyed at least 14 homes and damaged six more in Balch Springs in Dallas County.

According to reports, the fire happened on Monday afternoon near the intersection of Interstate 20 and South Beltline Road in the Spring Ridge neighbourhood.

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An aerial view of the fire showed flames spreading through backyards and homes catching fire. Officials say at least 20 homes were affected by the fire.

The footage from the helicopter appeared to show dark smoke pushing out of at least nine structures and plumes of smoke spreading across the neighbourhood.

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Fox4 reported that 14 to 20 homes were damaged amid the blaze which is still spreading in the city of Balch Springs.

The Balch Springs Fire Marshal Sean Davis said the fire started by workers brush hogging. Residents have been evacuated and no injuries have been reported.

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According to the Balch Springs city manager, it is believed the fire may have sparked after crews cutting grass on the nearby field may have struck a metal object.

Firefighters with the Dallas Fire-Rescue are working with the Seagoville Fire Department to put out the blaze.

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According to NBCDFW, anyone on Bell Manor and close to Broadview Drive, alongside the field where the fire started, should evacuate.

Meanwhile, Balch Springs Emergency Management is making arrangements with the American Red Cross to help families affected by the fire.

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He explained in his tweet, “Conditions are so dry the fire is jumping from home to home. “Residents tell me the power has been shut off in homes. Many are staying here and watering their lawns.”

Prior to that Dial noted residents in the area were wearing masks as many were “packing bags and evacuating their homes.”