CHELSEA, Okla. — A wildfire is 60% contained in Rogers County.
The fireplace began close to Chelsea simply earlier than midday. So far it is burned 500 to 700 acres and destroyed one camper. No houses broken, however 10 houses did get evacuated as a precaution.
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Officials mentioned 70 firefighters are on scene and will likely be there all through the night time working to comprise the fireplace. They are additionally combating one other grassfire close to Foyil and need individuals to keep away from that space.
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The trigger remains to be below investigation however witnesses reported seeing a automobile driving from the world and fireplace officers mentioned 4 fires began alongside the roadway.
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