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Tri-Lakes VFD Jeff Derrick
​PITTSBURGH, Texas, February 27,2026 - A firefighter died after trying to escape a grass fire in Titus County.The grass fire broke out Friday in the 1400 block of FM 21 in Titus County.The Tri-Lakes Voluntary Fire Department announced Saturday Jeff Derrick lost his life after becoming disoriented during the fire and overcome by smoke while making his way to his vehicle. Multiple agencies responded to assist at the scene, and the fire was eventually contained.

