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Grass fire closes westbound lanes near Highway 62/180 in Lea County
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire's current status and any potential updates can be found through local news sources such as KOSA CBS7.
A grass fire is burning in Lea County, New Mexico, near the intersection of Highway 62/180 and Smith Road Lane. The Lea County Sheriff's Office has closed the westbound lanes in the area due to the fire. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
The fire's current status and any potential updates can be found through local news sources such as KOSA CBS7. Further information on the fire and any developments can be obtained from the source, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as necessary.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A grass fire is burning in Lea County, New Mexico, near the intersection of Highway 62/180 and Smith Road Lane. The Lea County Sheriff's Office has closed the westbound lanes in the area due to the…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 11, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
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