Multiple small grass fires along South Highway 70

Heard on: Nolan County Sheriff Dispatch Digital

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Can you respond to Highway 70 at County Road 236 for callers complaining of multiple grass fires? 2.

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2217, be advised.

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Calling party states that an 18-wheeler did pull over the side of the road.

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When he pulled off, he was dragging something that did spark multiple fires.

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At this time, there are small fires, but there are several.

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County,

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is that north or south of town?

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This is going to be South Highway 70.

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You said 70 and County Road 236? 10-4.

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10-4, can you get an approximate mileage south of town?

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I'm not far from that area.

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10-4, stand by for 911 call.

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Nolan County, all responding units, be advised this fire is going to be on the west side of 70, just about 5 mi out of Blackwell.

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Calling party on scene is attempting to stomp out the smaller fire.

8/29/2026 08:25 AM

Fire

State Hwy 70, Texas

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As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple small grass fires were reported along South Highway 70 near County Road 236, about 5 miles outside Blackwell. The caller said an 18-wheeler may have been dragging something that sparked the fires, and the caller on scene was trying to stomp out a smaller fire.