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Brush fire in Todd threatens homes, burns 38 acres
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Source: Watauga Democrat
A look at the fire from a distance away. Photo by Moss Brennan TODD — An early Monday brush fire threatened about 10 structures, including five homes, as crews worked for nearly seven hours to bring it under control.At about 1:30 a.m. Monday, Watauga County Communications received a call about a fire in the 8000 block of N.C. 194 in the Meat Camp/Todd area.Crews had the fire, named the Peaceful Acres Fire, under control by about 8 a.m. Monday and stayed on scene throughout the day. The fire was about 75% contained as of 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, with full containment expected by early afternoon.According to Watauga County Assistant Forest Ranger Caleb Winkler, the fire started after wind rekindled a fire pit used over the weekend.No evacuations were ordered. The fire has burned about 38 acres, according to the N.C.
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