http://inciweb.org/forest/4502/Latest articles for incidents in Texas Forest ServiceFri, 09 Jan 2009 14:23:50 -06:00en-ushttp://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1461/7690/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1461/7690/http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp S=8806472&nav=menu73 2Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:43:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1461/7688/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1461/7688/http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp S=8806472&nav=menu73 2Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:42:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1242/6820/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1242/6820/MIDLAND, Texas -- A 16-year-old Midland County juvenile has been arrested for arson and possession of stolen property by law enforcement officers from Texas Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service, Midland County Sheriff's Office and the Midland County Fire Marshal's Office.The 2,500-acre Price Fire, which destroyed seven structures including three homes, was started on May 1, 2008, in eastern Midland County and spread into Martin County. Texas Forest Service and volunteer firefighters from a number of surrounding departments spent several days on fire suppression efforts on the fire.Extensive investigation led law enforcement officers to the arson charge, as well as a number of other unrelated criminal charges. Officers are continuing their fire investigation, which may lead to additional arrests. Texas Forest Service is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person or persons responsible for the Price Fire.Please call the...Mon, 12 May 2008 12:39:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1196/6729/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1196/6729/I-20 has been closed southwest of Odessa. Fire has jumped accross I-20 and Farm-to-Market Road 1053 due to extremely high wind speeds and corresponding rate of spread.Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:08:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1088/6722/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1088/6722/Support from the citizens of Texas is critical in the battle to eradicate a rash of potentially deadly arson wildland fires that have recently plagued the State of Texas. Not only have firefighters been dealing with a major wildland fire season that has threatened communities across the state, but they are also battling fires that are suspected arson starts. "Law enforcement and firefighting officials need your help," said David Abernathy Incident Commander with Texas Forest Service. "Putting a stop to arson can save lives, homes and property." "Arson is a second degree felony, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and two to 20 years in prison," said Gary Bennett, chief law enforcement officer with Texas Forest Service. "The offense becomes a first degree felony if someone is injured or killed as a result of the fire. Punishment for a first degree felony is a fine of up to $10,000 and five to 99 years in prison. "Please do your part by reporting any information regarding suspicious...Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -06:00