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Memphis Firefighters Called to Large Grass Fire near Airport

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Updated: 2/23/2012 5:05 pm
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - Memphis firefighters battled a grass fire that spread over 15 acres just south of Memphis International Airport.

The fire started off Swinnea Road between Stateline and Holmes Road around 2 p.m. on Feb. 23. Emergency crews closed several roads in the area. So far, no injuries have been reported.

It has not yet been determined what started the fire, which spread quickly due to high winds.

The fire has been contained.

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Frayserboi - 2/23/2012 5:06 PM
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No life there, let it burn....on the other hand, those over-paid hose-handlers could use a good workout....
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