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Evacuation remains in place as crews continue battling Lea County tank battery fire
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) · view original
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Key takeaway A safety perimeter has been established, with people advised to stay at least 2 miles away.
Firefighters are working to contain a fire in southern Lea County, New Mexico. The fire is located near Frying Pan Road and Anthony Road. A safety perimeter has been established, with people advised to stay at least 2 miles away.
The public is being asked to avoid the area due to a smoke plume. Emergency officials are keeping a close eye on the situation and will adjust the perimeter as needed. Further information about the fire and evacuation zone can be found through local news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Firefighters are working to contain a fire in southern Lea County, New Mexico. The fire is located near Frying Pan Road and Anthony Road. A safety perimeter has been established, with people advised…
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