FARMING TOWNSHIP - Several hundred acres were burned in a grass fire in Farming Township, south of Albany, yesterday (Sunday).

Albany Fire Chief Gary Winkels says no structures were burned. The initial call came in at about 2:00 p.m. and crews were on the scene until about 10:30 p.m.

It's believed a smoldering brush pile from days earlier sparked the fire.

Five fire departments, as well as the DNR, were on scene. One fire fighter suffered minor injuries. 

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