Two Oklahoma Firefighters Hurt in Wildland Fire

CHICKASHA, Okla. -- Two firefighters were hurt on Thursday afternoon battling a grass fire in Grady County, authorities confirmed. It happened near Chickasha. The firefighters suffered first- and second-degree burns. Authorities said the firefighters are in a local hospital but are expected to survive. The grass fire was still burning as of 5 p.m. Thursday. Copyright 2011 by koco.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
July 8, 2011

CHICKASHA, Okla. --

Two firefighters were hurt on Thursday afternoon battling a grass fire in Grady County, authorities confirmed.

It happened near Chickasha. The firefighters suffered first- and second-degree burns.

Authorities said the firefighters are in a local hospital but are expected to survive.

The grass fire was still burning as of 5 p.m. Thursday.

Copyright 2011 by koco.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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