Train sparks grass fire near Highway 99 in Fresno

Monday, May 30, 2016
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A train sparked a grass fire in northwest Fresno Sunday night.
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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.
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