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“Large out of control fire” currently burning in Craighead County

“Large out of control fire” currently burning in Craighead County

Photo: Saga Communications


The Jonesboro Police Department Real Time Crime Center issued a warning around 2:30pm regarding a large out of control grass/forest fire in the area of County Road 380 in Bono.

They advised that multiple departments are on scene as well as the Forestry Commission.

Threats to structures have been noted and citizens have been asked to avoid the area.

Approximately 30 acres have burned.

 

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