Train sparks grass fire near Highway 99 in Fresno

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Monday, May 30, 2016
Train sparks grass fire near Highway 99 in Fresno
Firefighters doused the flames at the river bottom just off Highway 99 and Herndon Avenue, near the police officers range.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A train sparked a grass fire in northwest fresno Sunday night.

Firefighters doused the flames at the river bottom just off Highway 99 and Herndon Avenue, near the police officers range.

They say a passing train sent a spark into dry grass nearby and the fire spread from there, but not too far.