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Crews battle wildfires in Floyd, Cottle counties
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt Ernst , as published by KCBD News
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A fire in northeast Floyd County, near a local community, has been largely contained.
Drought conditions are prevalent in the Lubbock area. Most of the region is experiencing some level of drought, according to recent reports. Fire crews have been working to contain wildfires in the area.
A fire in northeast Floyd County, near a local community, has been largely contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service has been involved in efforts to combat the fires, with some blazes now fully under control, while others are nearing full containment, with details available from the service.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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