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CLAYTON – Firefighters fought a number of brush and woods fires in Johnston County on Friday afternoon. The largest burned 8 to 10 acres just off of US 70 near Ranch Road and required a the use of a NC Forestry Service fire plow to control the blaze.
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At one time, smoke was so dense in the area the the NCDOT posted messages warning drivers of the dangerous conditions.
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The largest fire, between Twin Acres Road and US 70, remains under investigation.