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Wildfire Smoke Shuts Down Highway 34 Traffic
30 Aug
Summary
- Wildfire smoke caused a traffic shutdown on Highway 34.
- The fire was reported near mile marker 23, south of Bucklin.
- Fire crews are working to contain the blaze amid gusty winds.
A wildfire in Clark County generated significant smoke, leading to a traffic shutdown on Highway 34 Saturday afternoon. The blaze was reported near mile marker 23, approximately 1½ miles south of Bucklin. Fire crews were actively working to contain the fire as of Saturday afternoon.
Gusty south to southwest winds were predicted to exacerbate the situation, likely causing the fire to spread northward and northeastward. In response to the escalating conditions, mutual aid was requested from Comanche, Ford, and Kiowa counties to assist with containment efforts.
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