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Lightning-sparked fire burns 5 acres east of Alpine
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
A fire broke out east of Alpine on Tuesday afternoon after a dry lightning strike. The blaze occurred about two miles east of the landfill and was reported to have burned around five acres. The Marathon Volunteer Fire Department and Alpine Volunteer Fire Department collaborated to bring the fire under control.
Alpine Volunteer Fire Department initially responded and made progress in containing the fire before Marathon Volunteer Fire Department arrived to assist with mop-up efforts. Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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