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Large grass fire in Otoe County Saturday

The Otoe County Sheriff's Office says people were working on old cars when dry grass surrounding the area caught fire and spread quickly.
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Photo by Ryan Swanigan, KOLN

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. - A large fire occupied multiple fire departments in Otoe County Saturday afternoon.

The Otoe County Sheriff's Office says people were working on old cars at a property along 10th Road between Van Dorn Street and B Road when dry grass surrounding the area caught fire and spread quickly.

Fire crews from Douglas, Eagle and Palmyra responded to the scene. There are no known injuries at this time.