Levelland Fire Report

4/21/25 - 5 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a page from dispatch regarding a car fire in the 500 block of 5th St. Upon arrival the fire was out. Units cooled off the motor compartment and cleared the scene.

4/21/25 - 11 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a page from dispatch regarding a motor vehicle accident near Houston and Avenue K. Upon arrival LFD checked with units on scene. All units were cleared.

4/20/25 - 11 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a page from dispatch regarding a gas smell inside the business in the 400 block of Hwy 114. LFD checked the area where a small amount of CO was detected. The gas company was notified and gas to the building was shut off. LFD checked with personnel and all advised felt fine and aired the building out. All units were cleared.

4/17/25 - 7:30 A.M. - LEVELLAND

The Police Department advised the LFD of a wreck with entrapment and a possible smoking vehicle around Maine and Onion Shed Rd. United were advised prior to arrival that the subject was out, and when units arrived on the scene there was fire and EMS already there. LFD checked with the fire units on the scene and were advised to return to town.

4/15/25 - 2 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call to a gas leak near 100 block of Alamo. Upon arrival units detected an odor with oilfield production gas. Atmos arrived on the scene and advised the odor was coming from a pumpjack just east of the location. Atmos advised the area was safe and LFD was released from the scene.

4/15/25- 4:26 A.M.- SMYER

LFD was dispatched to a structure fire around FM 1294 in Smyer. Units arrived on scene to a building fully engulfed and halfway to the ground. The LFD extinguished the fire and all units returned to the station without further incident.

4/13/25 - 9:30 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call regarding a gas odor at a building in the 1500 block of Fifth Street.. The interior and exterior of the building was checked but there were no signs of gas detection.

4/13/25 - 9 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call regarding a gas odor at a residence in the 500 block of W. Jefferson. The interior and exterior of the residence was checked but there were no signs of gas detection.

4/13/25 - 8:30 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call referencing a gas odor at a residence in the 1200 block of First Street. Both the interior and the exterior of the home were checked. There was no gas detection.

4/13/25 - 10 A.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD responded to a fire alarm in the 100 block of Detroit. Upon arrival, no fire was showing and was advised the residents were cooking and activated the alarm. Fire department personnel re-set the alarm. All personnel cleared the scene and returned to the station.

4/12/25 - 3:30 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD was dispatched to a person burning a tree stump in their yard in the 200 block of Tanglewood. Upon arrival, there was a large tree stump with visible flames. The responding fire personnel advised the homeowner that it was unlawful to openly burn inside the city limits. The homeowner expressed they were unaware since it was wood but would extinguish the stump. Fire personnel helped to extinguish the stump and cleared the scene.

4/11/25 - 11 A.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call in reference to a fire in the backyard of a residence in the 2000 block of Tech Drive. Upon arrival, the responding unit met with LPD officers in the alley behind the reported residence. A resident had been burning trash and debris in a partially enclosed metal pit in the backyard. The resident stated that he would no longer burn and would self-extinguish the smoldering debris.

4/11/25 - 4:30 A.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call of a fire alarm activation near the 1400 block of E. Ellis Street. Upon arrival, Levelland PD officers and maintenance personnel were on scene. Maintenance personnel advised that no fire had occurred and the alarm system was displaying a normal status. All facilities on location were checked by fire personnel. There were no signs of smoke or fire found.

4/9/25 - 6 P.M. - LEVELLAND

LFD units were dispatched to the 300 block of Flint in reference to a carbon monoxide detector activation. Fire personnel detected an odor at the residence prompting Atmos to be contacted. While waiting for an Atmos representative, fire personnel used a tri-gas monitor through the residence and detected elevated carbon monoxide levels. The windows and doors to the home were opened to vent the residence. The gas was shut off by fire personnel.

4/7/25 - 1 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD received a call reporting a gas meter that had been struck near the 600 block of Austin. Upon arrival, the meter looked to be hit by a dumpster when the truck was setting it down. A crescent wrench was used to close the gas valve to stop the leak. The homeowner and the gas company were advised the gas had been shut off.