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Fire spreads near Camden
A wildfire near Camden, Arkansas, has burned nearly 2,850 acres around Highland Industrial Park, a major industrial complex that includes several defense contractors.
By Thursday evening, September 17, the Bunker Fire was reported at 75% containment. Evacuation orders had been lifted, no structures had been reported damaged, and crews continued suppression and monitoring work around the fire.
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Nearly 2,850 acres have burned
The Bunker Fire has burned about 2,849 acres in Calhoun County, according to updated wildfire reporting based on state data. Local, state, and National Guard crews have been involved in the response.
Despite the size of the fire, officials have not reported injuries or structural damage. Fire crews have continued monitoring containment lines, suppressing hot spots, and preventing renewed spread.
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Highland Industrial Park is nearby
The fire broke out close to Highland Industrial Park, a large industrial site near Camden. The park is home to several companies connected to the defense industry, making the location especially important to the region…