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Emergency crews responding to fire in Gaines County - KCBD
Emergency crews are battling a large fire in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Gaines County, behind Peter's Irrigation, according to the Gaines County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office has not released details on what is burning or how the fire started.
The sheriff's office has not released details on what is burning or how the fire started. Gaines County sits about an hour southwest of Lubbock, and fires in that area can draw resources from across the South Plains.
The sheriff's office is asking people not to call 911 to report this fire unless they have a separate, unrelated emergency. Dispatchers need the lines clear for other calls. Anyone with family or property in Gaines County should rely on updates from local agencies rather than tying up emergency lines.
No injuries, no cause, and no estimate of damage have been reported. This story is still developing.
Common questions
Where exactly is the Gaines County fire burning?
- The fire is at the 1200 block of North Main Street in Gaines County, behind Peter's Irrigation. Gaines County sits roughly an hour southwest of Lubbock. The Gaines County Sheriff's Office is on scene, but has not yet released details on what is burning or what caused the fire.
Should I call 911 if I think I see the Gaines County fire?
- No. The Gaines County Sheriff's Office is specifically asking people not to call 911 to report this fire. Dispatchers need those lines open for other emergencies. If you have family or property in the area, monitor updates from local agencies instead of calling 911.
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