{"id":170567,"date":"2026-02-19T00:39:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T00:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/170567\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T00:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T00:39:20","slug":"high-winds-cause-small-grass-fires-to-pop-up-in-lubbock-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/170567\/","title":{"rendered":"High Winds Cause Small Grass Fires To Pop Up in Lubbock"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been a windy and dusty day in Lubbock and for some it’s been a day having to put out fires as they pop up across the area.<\/p>\n

Small Grass Fires Pop Up Around Lubbock<\/p>\n

According to a report from KAMC<\/a>, there have been instances of grass fires on Tuesday due to high winds. Fortunately, all have been contained and were relatively small.<\/p>\n

A grass fire was reported close to north Quaker Avenue just north of the Clovis Highway around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. First responders were able to put the fire out in short time according to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department. Fire Fighters had stopped the spread by 2:25 p.m.<\/p>\n

No injuries were reported in that incident.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Don’t Do These Things In Lubbock During a Red Flag Warning<\/a><\/p>\n

Another grass fire was caused when winds knocked down a power line which sparked up a grass fire in the 8200 block of County Road 5860.<\/p>\n

Strong winds are expected to continue thought 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

High winds are expected on Wednesday though as strong as they have been today.<\/p>\n

The Top 10 Most Wanted Gang Fugitives in Lubbock For February 2026<\/p>\n

Lubbock Police, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department, and even authorities in other parts of Texas are looking for these fugitives who have been spotted before in the Lubbock area. Take a look and see if you recognize any of these fugitives. This list could be updated later in February.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty<\/p>\n

23 Things That We Need in Lubbock, TXWe asked our Facebook audience<\/a> what Lubbock is missing, and their responses left nothing to the imagination. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Nick<\/p>\n

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