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Arsonists believed to be behind wildfire in Oklahoma
Posted: Aug 4, 2012 12:17 PM by Matt Stafford
LUTHER, Okla. (AP) - Firefighters in Oklahoma have under control a wildfire that's suspected to be the work of arsonists.
The fire near Luther burned dozens of homes and forced evacuations Friday. Gov. Mary Fallin toured the community Saturday morning, saying the fire and damage are "heartbreaking."
Officials estimate 56 homes and other buildings have been damaged by the blaze.
Oklahoma County Sheriff's spokesman Mark Myers says deputies are searching for the driver of a black Ford pickup that witnesses reported seeing tossing a lit newspaper out of the vehicle about 4 p.m. Friday.
Oklahoma Forestry Services spokeswoman Michelle Finch-Walker said the number of wildfires this year is shaping up to be among the worst in state history.
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