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Cause identified for Douglas County wildfire that prompted evacuations

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July 16, 2025

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Officials have identified what caused a wildfire that burned 130 acres and caused evacuations in Douglas County this week.

The Airport Fire, which started Sunday afternoon along train tracks near Highway 85 and is now about 90% contained, was caused by "activity associated with a passing train," the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said in a Wednesday news release.

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