2 Wildfires Started Near Alex Believed To Be Arson

Three wildfires broke out in Grady County near Alex Tuesday afternoon, and fire officials said they believe two of them were intentionally set.

Tuesday, April 5th 2011, 4:16 pm

By: News 9


News9.com

ALEX, Oklahoma -- Three wildfires broke out in Grady County near Alex Tuesday afternoon, and fire officials said they believe two of them were intentionally set.

The first fire was accidentally sparked around 2 p.m. by a REC Electrical crew that was working in the area. That fire burned for about a mile from north of Alex to south of Naples.

About an hour later, two other fires popped up in the area. Fire officials said a vehicle was spotted in the area around the time the fires were started. Authorities are now looking for a late 80s to 90s model four-door white vehicle, possibly a flatbed Chevrolet or Ford pickup, with two people inside.

At least two homes were threatened by the blazes, but none were damaged. Fire Chief Perry Wenzel said a hay barn was damaged.

Close to 50 acres burned Tuesday, but fire crews were able to get the fires mostly under control by 5 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

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