Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph fanned field fires started by combines in Clay County. One bean field was destroyed.
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Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph fanned field fires started by combines in Clay County. One bean field was destroyed. The fires resulted in heavy smoke across a Highway near Ong. A vehicle ran into the back of one of the fire trucks in an area of poor visibility due to smoke. No injuries were reported.
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1 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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