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Grass Fire Near Oakner Confines Abandoned Homes
Fire crews from Hamiota and neighboring towns battled a grass fire that spread to an old shed and two uninhabited houses near Oakner. Four hours of efforts with multiple tank trucks and aid from Kenton and Oak River contained the blaze. The cause remains uncertain, though a reflected light from an old head lamp is suspected. authorities warn about open fires in dry conditions.
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Oakner
Hamiota Volunteer Fire Department
McLellan
Hamiota
Kenton
Oak River
Ed Beamish