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Sheriff: Sparks from a train started Monday fire

photo Harvey County Sheriff
photo Harvey County Sheriff

HARVEY COUNTY -Smoke from a fire along Hesston Road on Monday made driving difficult.

The fire extended through the Zimmerdale area north towards Hesston and traffic was diverted from Meridian and Hesston Road north to 60th Street.

The fire started from sparks coming from a train, according to a social media report from the Harvey County Sheriff.

The area from Zimmerdale to 60th Street had fire along the tracks.

No structures were lost. The fire sent smoke into the city of Newton.

A number of fire departments arrived to battle the flames.

Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.

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