Lightning starts multiple wildfires

The thunderstorm that produced a spectacular light show across the night sky last Saturday produced very little rain in the immediate area, but has been blamed for igniting at least six grass fires in Shackelford County.

Merrick Davis Fire

The first wildfire was reported to the Shackelford County Rural Fire Department soon after sunset on June 23, according to chief Brad Henry.

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