When was this published?

This article was first published on September 2, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

Who reported this story?

This story was reported by Justin Escobedo at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC).

Where can I find related coverage?

See more safety coverage from The Midland, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs.

safety

Midland fire marshal joins Ross Fire Incident Support Team

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Escobedo, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Photo: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · view original

Fire response efforts are getting support from a task force. This team includes Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch, who has been sent to assist. He is part of a group helping with a fire situation.

The task force is working to address the Ross Fire. Details about the fire and the task force's work are available from the source.

Justin Bunch's deployment is to Palo Pinto County, where the task force is providing assistance. Further information can be found through the original source.

Why this story is here

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) reported and published this story. The Midland selected it, summarised the key facts above, and links to the original. We did not report this story and we added no reporting of our own to it.

About this story

As published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC). The Midland selects stories from publishers’ feeds, summarises them, and links back to the publisher that reported them. We add no reporting of our own. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page.

For the complete original report, visit KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC). Have a tip or correction? Contact the editor.

Category: safety · Published: September 2, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Justin Escobedo, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Sep 2, 2026
Indexed here	Sep 2, 2026
AI assistance	Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text
Prepublication human review	No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples

Midland fire marshal joins Ross Fire Incident Support Team

More stories

How the Lindsay Clancy Trial Could Redefine Postpartum Mental Health

19-year-old extorted, shared intimate photos of man on TikTok after learning he had another girlfriend, authorities say

Senior Services September Volunteer of the Month: Bob Cowger

Mother, 8-year-old daughter killed in crash on the way home from Girl Scout trip

Dolphin almost hits couple’s jet ski as pod frolics nearby in once-in-a-lifetime encounter

Former police officer used Flock cameras to track victim 76 times, department says

K9 Katwalk Carnival to put rescue dogs in the spotlight

Midland County elections director to speak on election security at League of Women Voters event

Woman randomly stabs 2 people in Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police

Seven Local Teams Land in Statewide High School Football Rankings After Week 1

Bridge the Basin summit urges action on substance abuse

Odessa residents encounter rattlesnakes as temperatures rise

Get the briefing.