Douglas County Preacher Fire burns 1,070 acres, 55 percent contained
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 7:19pm
UPDATE 10:15PM SATURDAY: Firefighters were able to get a handle on multiple fires in Douglas County that are thought to be caused by lightning in the region on Friday, officials report. As of 7:45 p.m. Saturday the Preacher Fire has burned 1,070 acres and is 55 percent contained. No structures are immediately threatened though the fire is within a half mile of structures and subdivisions.
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