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Wildfires spread in Oklahoma

2012-08-05 43 Dailymotion

Buildings burn in Oklahoma as firefighters struggle to contain spreading wildfires.<br/> <br />At least 15 blazes have destroyed over a hundred structures.<br/> <br />The small town of Luther has been left devastated and without electricity or water.<br/> <br />Families had little time to save belongings as the fire swept through 56 buildings.<br/> <br />The local sheriff's department is investigating whether the fire was deliberately started.<br/> <br />A witness reportedly saw a man throw an ignited newspaper from a car window.<br/> <br />Wildfires have struck across a number of states already suffering from widespread drought.<br/> <br />Below-normal rainfall and soaring temperatures have heightened the risk of fire throughout Oklahoma.<br/> <br />Although a cool front is expected, there are fears that shifting winds could see the fire spread.<br/> <br />Sarah Charlton, Reuters.

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