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Chapel Hill grass fire contained

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UPDATE (3:44 pm) -- Officials say it was a controlled burn that got out of hand when winds began to pick up. The owner of the residence called the fire department.

The fire is contained.


CHAPEL HILL (KYTX) -- Chapel Hill Volunteer Fire Department along with Arp Volunteer Fire Department are fighting a grass fire near 13716 in Smith County.

The fire covers about a half-acre and scanner traffic does say some homes are threaten.

A tanker truck is headed to the scene as well.

CBS 19 will have more information as details become available.

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