Devastating Blaze Sweeps Through Okla. Town
The community of Hennessey, Okla., is cleaning up after a devastating fire swept through the town’s downtown area.
At least three buildings were destroyed and several others damaged during the blaze on the night of Sept. 30. No injuries were reported.
The fire appears to have started about 7 p.m. in the old American Legion Building near Main and Oklahoma.
Firefighters from at least five departments assisted in battling the blaze.
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