Firefighters battle Lefty Fire in Hall County

Volunteer crews from Clarendon and Hedley joined state resources to contain the blaze.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:43am

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Firefighters from Clarendon and Hedley, Texas, along with other area departments and state resources, worked to battle the Lefty Fire that broke out in Hall County last week. The fire started on Thursday, April 2, and crews have been working to contain the blaze.

Why it matters

Wildfires are an ongoing threat in the region, with dry conditions and high winds making them difficult to control. The Lefty Fire is the latest in a series of blazes that have required a coordinated response from local and state emergency services.

The details

The Lefty Fire started on Thursday, April 2, in Hall County. Volunteer firefighters from the nearby towns of Clarendon and Hedley joined other area departments and state resources to battle the blaze. Crews have been working around the clock to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby communities.

  • The Lefty Fire started on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Firefighters have been battling the blaze since it began last week.

The players

Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department

A local volunteer fire department that responded to the Lefty Fire.

Hedley Volunteer Fire Department

A local volunteer fire department that responded to the Lefty Fire.

Hall County

The county where the Lefty Fire is located.

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The takeaway

The Lefty Fire is a reminder of the ongoing threat of wildfires in the region and the importance of a coordinated emergency response from local and state resources to protect communities.