GRASS FIRE OUTSIDE SPUR

GRASS FIRE OUTSIDE SPUR On Saturday, May 21, just after noon, a grass fire was reported in area of FM 1081 and FM 261 west of Spur. Area resident Tommy Carruth shared photos with The Texas Spur Facebook page to keep property owners apprised. Several local volunteer fire departments responded, in addition to the Dickens County Sheriff’s Office and TxDOT. By about 4:15 p.m. Spur VFD chief Wess Abbott reported the fire under control: “We have the fire contained and have released all departments from the scene except Spur VFD and the Texas Forest service. We are continuing to establish fire guards.” Thank you to all responding units! | COURTESY PHOTO