Dimmitt Fire Department fire fighters and first responders, along with the Nazareth and Hereford Fire Departments answered a call on Monday to contain several fires on Hwy 385 north of Dimmitt that were spreading fast and threatening two homes.
Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes
Local firefighters answered a call to a wildfire in what could have turned into a much worse scenario had they not brought the blaze under control.
Though no homes or buildings were destroyed, one Hereford firefighter was injured when he fell. He was transported by EMS to Hereford Regional Hospital and is reported to be “okay.”