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Tahlequah Child Development Center catches fire overnight

Fire crews responded to the fire at around 10:30 p.m. Friday night.

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Tahlequah Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Cherokee Nation Child Development Center at 16944 West Cherokee Street on Friday, Aug. 11,  

According to TFD, this was around 10:30 p.m. The building was reportedly vacant at the time of the fire. Although firefighters were able to put the fire out, officials say it reignited at around 6 a.m.

Crews were able to put the fire out once again, examining the area, and cleaned. 

The cause of the fire is being investigated at this time. 

Credit: Johnella Catron
Childhood Development Center in Tahlequah

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