The Clara Fire near Burkburnett “was sparked by power lines,” sheriff says

BURKBURNETT (KFDX/KJTL) — People are slowly being allowed to return to their homes after a 431-acre forest fire west of Burkburnett forced authorities to issue a Code Red and led to several evacuations.

The fire broke out shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30. At one point, firefighters believed that as the winds picked up, the fire was contained and spread north.

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The Texas A&M Forest Service incident reviewer shows the Clara Fire has spread to over 400 acres and is 50% contained.

Wichita Falls Fire Department, West Wichita Volunteer Fire Department, Burkburnett Fire Department, Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department, Friberg-Cooper Volunteer Fire Department and Texas A&M Forest Service.

Wichita County Sheriff David Duke said he believed the fire was caused by arcing of power lines in a nearby oil field.

There were no reports of damage to homes or injuries to residents or fire crews.

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