09/16/2026
Tuesday afternoon, firefighters and first responders from across Lamar County assisted Powderly VFD with a major grass fire near FM 906 and CR 45080.
This fire was started as a result of a burn ban violation.
Approximately 40 acres burned and 13 residences were threatened and had to be evacuated. Several homes came dangerously close to being lost, and one vehicle was destroyed.
Every fire department in Lamar County was called to assist, along with several departments from Oklahoma, the Texas A&M Forest Service, multiple law enforcement agencies, Lamar County Emergency Management, and the Lamar County Fire Marshal. The Lamar County CERT Team provided much-needed rehab for responders working this fire in the extreme heat.
We cannot thank our firefighters, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, emergency management personnel, CERT volunteers, and every responding agency enough. Many of these men and women have been responding to fires day after day, and they are tired.
🚫 🔥LAMAR COUNTY IS UNDER A BURN BAN. DO NOT BURN. 🚫🔥
Today showed exactly why this burn ban must be taken seriously. One burn ban violation resulted in approximately 40 acres burned, 13 homes evacuated, a vehicle destroyed, and emergency resources from across Lamar County and Oklahoma being called into action. A citation was issued by law enforcement.
Please, DO NOT BURN.
To everyone who responded and worked for hours to protect lives and property today, thank you. We are incredibly grateful for your service and dedication. We hope you all get some much-deserved rest tonight.
