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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Extreme Fire Intensity and Rapid Growth Result in 10,000 Acre Fire in Texas County
According to the Oklahoma Forestry Services, the state and local resources continue to battle a fire west of Guymon in Texas County.

The fire in size during the day on Wednesday- and is about 10,000 acres- firefighters have been effective in keeping it from building east closer to Guymon.

According to the Oklahoma Forestry Services- "Cobb Update (Texas County)- Fire is approximately 10,000 acres with 1 structure lost. FDs and OFS continue to build line and engage in structure protection. Eastward progression toward Guymon is largely in check. OFS Suppression Group and County Wildland Task Forces will be on the fire overnight and through the day tomorrow(Thursday) alongside Texas County resources.

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