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Compressor Cause Of Field Fire Near Jefferson

Thursday morning, at approximately 10:59 a.m., the Jefferson Fire Department and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office were called to a field fire in the 1200 block of 190th Street, northwest of Jefferson. Upon arrival, they found the fire had been started by a liquid manure transfer air compressor  in the stalk field. Damage to the 300 CFM air compressor is estimated at $10,000.