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Childress County grass fire

August 6 & 7, 2009 fire in northern Childress County Texas burned 1775 acres of grassland on the Starkey, Campbell, and Hahn ranches. The fire started on the West side of US 83 and wind pushed it toward the Northwest.
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Swarms of grasshoppers fled the smoke as it approached.
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Swarms of grasshoppers fled the smoke as it approached.

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  • Swarms of grasshoppers fled the smoke as it approached.
  • More grasshoppers in the smoke.
  • In spite of the green conditions the fire swept on.
  • Flames raced up some mesquite trees.
  • Fire coming through the brush.
  • A mesquite starts to burn.
  • Low shrubs and tall grass fuel the flames.
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