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April 20, 2006

Brush fires pop up in Warren

WARREN -- Firefighters here have gone at least twice today to brush fires in
the vicinity of Our Lady of Fatima School, on a day the National Weather Service
issued a red flag warning for the region warning of "explosive fire growth
potential."

According to a dispatcher, two fire engines were on scene at 3 p.m. There
were no indications that either fire spread to any buildings.

The weather service warning today includes most of Rhode Island, northern
Connecticut and areas of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Low humidity,
strong winds and warm temperatures combine to heighten the risk of fire. The warning is in effect until 8 o'clock tonight.

-- Journal staff writer Michael McKinney

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