Lightning ignites grass fire in Dougherty, Texas - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

Lightning ignites grass fire in Dougherty, Texas

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By Calvin Schellbach - email
DOUGHERTY, TX (KCBD) -

Authorities say a grass fire in Dougherty, Texas was most likely caused by lightning Tuesday morning.

Dougherty is just Northeast of Lubbock between Floydada and Roaring Springs.

The flames broke out around 6 a.m. Both Dougherty and Floydada fire departments responded.

The fire was contained and no injuries were reported.

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