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The Knoxville Fire and Rescue Department and the Knoxville Rural Fire Department responded to a grass fire just east of Knoxville Thursday afternoon. The call came in just after 4pm, and was put out completely by 4:20. About half-an-acre of grass was burned.

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Knoxville Rural Fire Chief Kenny Thompson says that this is the seventh or eighth grass fire they have responded in the past week. He tells KNIA/KRLS News that people should be very cautious while burning and need to keep a careful eye on their fire. Thompson suggests against doing any burning if the wind is even somewhat strong.

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