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Getaway Pens Fire burns 800+ acres in Dickens County - KCBD
Over 800 acres burned in Dickens County this week, a stark reminder of our parched High Plains landscape. The Getaway Pens Fire, named for its location, spread rapidly across ranch land about an hour and a half southeast of Lubbock, past Spur.
The Getaway Pens Fire, named for its location, spread rapidly across ranch land about an hour and a half southeast of Lubbock, past Spur. Firefighters battled the blaze in the historically dry region. This incident highlights just how quickly a spark can
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