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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Progress made in battling Cumberland fire

State forestry officials say they are making progress in fighting a blaze burning into its second week on Cumberland Island. A spokesperson says more than 100 firefighters have about 35-percent containment on the fire. The blaze has charred more than 1,600 acres on the island's northern side. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a pair of lightning strikes on June 22nd. Cumberland Island has remained open to visitors.

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