Wildfire Is a Real Hazard for Donley County Landowners

Donley County sits in the Panhandle grass-fire belt. Dry grass, low humidity, and hard wind can turn a small spark into a fast fire.

Recent fires show why landowners pay attention. The Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County received a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant, and the 8 Ball Fire started in Armstrong County and entered Donley County.

For a rural place, think through the plain chores: keep grass down near buildings, ask your insurer how barns and shops are covered, and check burn ban status before outdoor burning. During drought, a county judge or commissioners court can restrict outdoor burning for public safety.