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Crews put out large grass fire near Fred Hartman bridge in east Harris County

WATCH LIVE: Fire reported near marsh area just east of the Fred Hartman Bridge (KPRC 2)

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Fire crews have put out a large grass fire which broke out following a diesel truck fire near the Fred Hartman bridge in east Harris County.

According to the La Porte Office of Emergency Management, the fire is burned in a marshy area just east of the bridge.

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They said the fire started from a diesel truck and then spread to the grass.

Fire departments from Deer Park, Pasadena, and Webster assisted in the response.

Officials said the La Porte Fire Department will remain at the scene to put out any additional hotspots and to recover two grass rigs which were caught in the fire.


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Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

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