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Large grass fire reported along Rio Grande River in Roma
Posted: 05.18.2012 at 7:26 PM
Katie Lopez

Katie Lopez is a reporter for Action 4 News.

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Authorities are investigating what caused a large grass fire along the banks of the Rio Grande River in Roma.

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Authorities are investigating what caused a large grass fire along the banks of the Rio Grande River in Roma.

It all happened in a brushy area off Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets in Roma around 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Roma firefighters told Action 4 News that they put the fire under control shortly after 7 p.m. Friday.

It's not clear what started the fire but authorities said it moved away from homes and towards the Rio Grande River.

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