Eastland Telegram

Kidd Fire rages on County Rd. 315 above; and in Eastland County below . Staff Photos

High winds return and fire breaks out between Cisco and Eastland on Hwy 6 Sunday. Staff Photo

TidBits

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00am

THIS SCRIBE feels so inadequate to even comment on this time of horror “fire time” which has been declared “Texas — the biggest fire” — with so many doing so much! Our town is full of emergency responders who have come to help the wonderful local men and women who do so much to help protect us. We all wish we were able to properly thank every one.

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Professionals, Fire Volunteers SALUTED !!!

Eastland County Complex Fire is viewed from the top of a building in Eastland. Photo: Justin Cummings

Ariel view of the fire. Submitted Photo

Sheriff Weger, DPS and Fire Department officials hold discussion. Submitted Photo

Water is dumped on fire hot spots near Hwy 6. Submitted Photo

Professionals, Fire Volunteers SALUTED !!!

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00am

At an abbreviated Eastland City Hall Commission meeting Monday evening, ALL FIRE FIGHT- ERS and SUPPORTS (local and county wide) were recognized and received citizen salutes of appreciation for their dedicated efforts.

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PROCLAMATION

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00am

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

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Arson suspected cause of Ranger Structure Fires

Several historical buildings in downtown Ranger were destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon, March 17th, including 2nd Baptist Church. Photo: Bob Hickox

Kidd Fire approaching Carbon area Thursday March 17th. Staff Photo

Arson suspected cause of Ranger Structure Fires

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00am

On March 17th, 2022 the Ranger Police Department assisted Fire Personal with several structure fires inside the city limits of Ranger. Upon further investigation it was determined that the origin of the fire started in the 400 Blk of South Marston and it spread from there. An individual was identified as the one who started the fire. Warrants were issued for the individual in question. On March 19th, 2022 Robert James was arrested for five counts of State Jail Felony Arson. The Investigation is still on going.