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7 agencies battling grass fire near Henryetta

7 agencies battling grass fire near Henryetta
Posted at 4:41 PM, Dec 15, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-15 17:44:56-05

HENRYETTA, Okla. -- Seven fire departments are battling a grass fire near Henryetta on Friday afternoon. 

The fire was reported off of Highway 75 to Interstate 40 near Weleetka.

No structures or buildings have been burned or are in danger at this time, officials said. No injuries have been reported.

Officials said a fire north of Weleetka is under control, and crews rae currently working on the fire south of Weleetka.

The fire is not under control at this time, and officials said they expect to fight the fire for a few more hours.

Officials said the fire was started by a semi truck which had a flat tire and caused a spark.

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