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Small Grassfire Breaks Out At Skiatook Lake

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Dee Duren, NewsOn6.com - email
A small grass fire got too close to comfort to some lake goers at Tall Chief Cove Monday. Dustin Stone photo. A small grass fire got too close to comfort to some lake goers at Tall Chief Cove Monday. Dustin Stone photo.
An aerial shot of the fire at Tall Chief Cove. Dustin Stone photo. An aerial shot of the fire at Tall Chief Cove. Dustin Stone photo.
OSAGE COUNTY, Oklahoma -

A small grass fire broke out at the Tall Chief Cove area of Skiatook Lake Monday afternoon.

The fire was threatening some nearby campsites, but firefighters were able to contain the wildfire before it reached the campgrounds.

Oklahoma remains under a state-wide burn ban, and residents are reminded to call 911 if they see any grass fires.

9/3/2012 Related Story: State-Wide Burn Ban Continues For Oklahoma

Dustin Stone, News On 6 employee and licensed helicopter pilot, snapped some photos of the grass fire as he flew over the area Labor Day.

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