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A dozen agencies help contain a 65-acre Dallas County grass fire near church
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The fire was located near a church, and no injuries were reported. A wildfire burned about 65 acres before being brought under control by multiple agencies.
A wildfire burned about 65 acres before being brought under control by multiple agencies. The fire was located near a church, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
More than a dozen agencies assisted in containing the blaze, including Dallas Fire-Rescue and several local fire departments. The Wilmer Fire Dept. was involved in the operation, and a nearby pastor expressed gratitude for the responding firefighters.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including video footage from near the fire and a list of all the agencies that provided assistance.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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