Crews respond to grass fire near Cedar Rapids railroad tracks

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Firefighters responded to a grass fire that spread rapidly near railroad tracks in Cedar Rapids Monday.

The fire was reported by railroad staff near the train tracks at Wilson Avenue and Rockford Road SW.

The fire spread quickly eastward from the railroad tracks, crossing Wilson Avenue and spanning approximately 400 feet within minutes…

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