MFD battle 10 acre fire Saturday afternoon
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a 10-acre brush fire near Interstate 20 and Midkiff Road Saturday afternoon. MFD were able to contain the fire.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a 10-acre brush fire near Interstate 20 and Midkiff Road Saturday afternoon. MFD were able to contain the fire.

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