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Updated: 1:23 AM Apr 25, 2008
Fire in Otero and Crowley Counties 100% Contained
The fire burning off Highway 207 in Otero and Crowley counties was 100% contained Thursday night. Posted: 6:00 PM Apr 24, 2008Reporter: KKTV Email Address: News@kktv11news.com |
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11 News has learned the fire burning off Highway 207 in Otero and Crowley counties was 100% contained Thursday night.
Fire crews confirmed the good news to the 11 News crew at the scene around 9:45 p.m.
The fire started in Otero Country and jumped the Arkansas River into Crowley County early Thursday evening.
Fire officials say the fire reached Road A heading north. Seven agencies were on the scene and two road graders used to cut vegetation to prevent the flames from spreading.
No evacuations were issued, no injuries reported and no structures were threatened in the 400 acre fire.
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Posted by: Bored in the valley~
Location: Rocky Ford
on Apr 24, 2008 at 11:00 PM
My dad was the one to see it and call it in. I think that the fast response of citizens and emergency personnel makes a huge difference. I am so glad it is over.
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Posted by: LEO
Location: crowley
on Apr 24, 2008 at 10:13 PM
really windy tonight hope they have all the embers out or it might reignight.hope you guys are positive in your statements!
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