Caldwell Wildfire Under Control

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BLOWING ROCK, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire that in northwest Caldwell County is now under control.

The Charlotte Observer reported (http://bit.ly/QGbjfs) the U.S. Forest Service crews have contained the blaze. They say the fire may burn 250 acres before it is extinguished.

The fire started late Friday night. Fire-fighting crews set up a containment line around the blaze Sunday and got it under control.

A reduced crew was expected to be working the fire Monday.

No buildings have burned and no injuries have been reported.

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Information from: The Charlotte Observer, http://www.charlotteobserver.com

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