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Accidental Fire Rages Through Oak Grove Wheat Field Friday Afternoon
June 7, 2008
Smoke could be seen from miles away Friday afternoon as an accidental fire raged through a harvested wheat field on Highway 164 near Oak Grove.
Three area fire departments responded to the fire about 6:15 Friday afternoon between Highway 164 and Gobbler Road, just west of J.D. Rigby Road. The fire was reported under control just after 7:00.
The fire reportedly began when a resident on Highway 164 was burning trash in a barrel near the field. It quickly raced about a half mile north and northwest across the field toward Gobbler Road.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid and Molino volunteer fire departments responded to the call. They worked not only to extinguish the blaze, but also to protect houses located around the field.
There were no reported injuries or structural damage.
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