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March 17, 2009

McIntosh County grass fire threatens homes

A grass fire near Crandall Salvage in Checotah jumped a fence and threatened houses for a time Tuesday afternoon, a police dispatcher said.

The fire began about 3:30 p.m. and was under control by 5:45 p.m., she said.

Fire departments from Onapa, Rentiesville, Shady Grove and Lotawatah were released because Checotah Fire Department could manage the hot spots left by 5:45 p.m., the dispatcher said.

There were no injuries, she said.

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