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Firefighters battle wildfire near Cushing

Cushing firefighters are trying to disperse a wildfire moving north toward Payne County. The call came in about 11:30 a.m. Thursday. So far, no structures have burned.

 
BY TIFFANY GIBSON tgibson@opubco.com | Published: October 6, 2011    Comment on this article Leave a comment

CUSHING — Firefighters from two counties are battling a large wildfire south of Cushing.

Cushing Fire Department Lt. Justin Menser said the call came in about 11:30 a.m. Thursday. He said the fire started in Lincoln County and is burning north toward Payne County. A National Guard helicopter has been sent to help battle the fire.

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No structures have burned so far, Menser said. Other details weren't immediately available.

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