KILGORE, Texas — A large fire that started Thursday afternoon in Kilgore has been contained and most roadways that were closed have reopened, according to the Kilgore Police Department.
The KPD says small section on Industrial between Watson Rd. and Woodlawn is all that remains closed at this time.
The plumes of smoke could be seen for miles, and incoming calls to Kilgore dispatch were being forwarded to Gregg County.
Kilgore Middle School football games for Thursday night were also canceled due to the amount of smoke in the area.
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