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Evacuations underway: Multiple crews battle 220-acre Brown County grass fire
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shelly Womack , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· August 23, 2026
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Key points The fire is located near County Roads 294 and 325. Multiple fire departments are battling a grass fire that broke out on Sunday, August 23.
Multiple fire departments are battling a grass fire that broke out on Sunday, August 23. The fire is located near County Roads 294 and 325. Evacuations are underway due to the fire, which has grown to 150 acres.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that evacuations are in place. The Blanket and Early fire departments have also responded to the scene.
Further details about the fire and evacuation efforts are available from the Brown County Sheriff's Office and local fire departments.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Multiple fire departments are battling a grass fire that broke out on Sunday, August 23. The fire is located near County Roads 294 and 325. Evacuations are underway due to the fire, which has grown…
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