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Firefighters Battle South Plains Blaze

Julie Fisher — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:21:19 +0000

High winds spread a haze of smoke across the South Plains as Hockley County firefighters battled a large grass fire.

Friday Last Day for FEMA Wildfire Assistance

Julie Fisher — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:22:23 +0000

Tomorrow is the last day for Texas wildfire victims to register with FEMA for recovery aid.

South Plains Disaster Recovery Fund Launched

Chad Hasty — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:47:04 +0000

Want to help out with the wildfire relief effort here on the South Plains? Find out how after the jump.

More Photos Emerge From Aspermont Fire [PICS]

Bob Worden — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:36:20 +0000

Wildfires spread across parts of the South Plains, Big County, Permian Basin and Big Bend over the weekend. KFYO first reported the story on Sunday evening with information of evacuations. KFYO has now acquired photos from the front line of the fire down in Aspermont. The photos show just how real and scary a wildfire actually is. Click through to see the photos.

Red Flag Warning in Effect for South Plains, Southern Panhandle, and Big Country Wednesday

Cole Shooter — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:18:58 +0000

Extreme wildfire danger is expected due to high winds and low humidity. Keep reading to find out which areas are under the threat of rapid wildfire growth.