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Grass Fire Destroys Farm Buildings In Western Wisconsin

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The dry and windy weather continues to fuel grass fires in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Burnett County Grass Fire
A truck burned in the Perida Fire (credit: CBS)

The "Perida Fire" erupted Sunday in Burnett County, Wisconsin, burning part of a farm. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says three structures were destroyed, and at least 40 acres were burned. Minnesota DNR crews are assisting with the effort.

Woodbury Grass Fire
The Woodbury grass fire (credit: MnDOT)

A grass fire also burned Sunday afternoon in Woodbury near two stretches Interstate 494, by Valley Creek and Lake roads. Authorities say the causes of Sunday's reported fires are still unknown.

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