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Lightning strike causes wildfire near Tar River Road, Oxford NC

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Near Tar River Rd, Oxford, NC 27565

A lightning strike caused a wildfire in woods behind a residence near Tar River Road, prompting a fire response.

Audio|Source: Oxford Police, Fire and EMS
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Fire on fire from a lightning strike.
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Of course, it's hitting springs lean on highway 15.
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Who has that one, especially on 1840?
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Farster one's in route, central.
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Sure one in route.
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This route, cars avoid the lightnings truck a tree in the woods.
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There's a wood fire behind the residence unknown size area of burning.
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The station, Thor, Grass Woods Fire, Thor River Ray.
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Central Station 4, Needrus Fund, near Tar River Road, near Tar River River, the Grasswood Fire.

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Near Tar River Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
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