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After several hours, firefighters extinguished the fire near Johnson's Quarry that broke out on Monday morning, Nov. 21, Rockport Fire said on Facebook. The area where the fire occurred was still considered to be under severe drought conditions, according to US Drought Monitor.
Residents were being told to expect heavy smoke conditions in the area throughout the day as well as a heavy scent of leaves and organic material into the night. Anyone who experiences discolored water is advised to run their cold tap until it clears, Rockport Fire said.
No injuries were reported. Rockport experience another massive brush fire over the summer, which was the Briarwood Fire that scorched nearly 19 acres, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
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