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Midland firefighters extinguish structure fire at vacant property
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Midland Fire Department reported that crews responded to the fire on July 6, but additional information about the fire is not available at this time.
A structure fire occurred in a vacant property in Midland , involving a shed and home. The fire was located near East County Road 114 and Rankin Highway. Firefighters from the Midland Fire Department responded to the scene and were able to put out the blaze.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, and since the property was vacant, no one was displaced. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
The Midland Fire Department reported that crews responded to the fire on July 6, but additional information about the fire is not available at this time.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A structure fire occurred in a vacant property in Midland, involving a shed and home. The fire was located near East County Road 114 and Rankin Highway. Firefighters from the Midland Fire Department…
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