Wildfire sparked by lightning forces evacuation in Dawson County

Crews stop flames near Sumner after wind-driven flare-up; fire now contained

April 17, 2026Updated: April 18, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC