Town Of Wann Threatened By Wildfire; Dozens Evacuated

<p>Officials say the town of Wann is being threatened by wildfires and are evacuating residents.</p>

Thursday, February 18th 2016, 4:51 pm

By: News On 6


Officials grass fires near Wann are mostly under control after the town was threatened and residents evacuated Thursday afternoon.

The Washington County Emergency Management made the announcement around 3:00 Thursday afternoon.

They said dozens of people were evacuated.

Just before 2:00 p.m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers shut down Highway 10 near the town. It was re-opened around 4:30 p.m.

2/18/2016 Related Story: Smoke From Grass Fire Closes Nowata County Highway

Officials also said several structures, including two mobile homes, have burned.

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