NEWTON, Texas — High winds helped cause the spread of a trash fire Sunday afternoon in Newton County
Firefighters with the Newton Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the fire in the 9700 block of FM 2626 at ab out 4:40 p.m. Sunday according to the Newton VFD.
A small trash fire spread and burned about two acres before it was controlled and contained by about 6 p.m. according to the fire department.
One small structure burned and one was saved.
Firefighters from the Bon Weir Volunteer Fire Department answered a mutual aid call and responded to assist Newton firefighters with the fire according to the Newton VFD.
Residents are being encouraged to refrain from burning on high-wind, low humidity days according to the Newton fire department.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
