BREAKING: Entire city evacuated in grass fire

Authorities are evacuating the entire city of Ola as a grass fire spreads.

The fire is off Highway 7 just south of Ola and encompasses an area of 150-300 acres according to Jeff Gilkey, director of the Office of Emergency Management.

Gilkey said that he and other officials on the scene believe the fire is about 50 percent contained. Gilkey added that the greatest threat is three-quarters of a mile from Highway 10 and forestry officials have released mounted patrol to alert local residents. Gilkey said that they are attempting a voluntary evacuation.

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department also shut down part of Highway 7 between Ola and the Perry County line briefly, but it has since reopened.

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