Midland Officials Report a 65% increase in fire calls in June

Midland Fire Department officials have reported a significant increase in fire calls. The number of fire calls in June 2026 was 65% higher than the same period last year.

This increase is largely attributed to a rise in incidents within Midland County, where the number of incidents nearly doubled.

Further information on this increase in fire calls can be found through Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.