Brush fire in Newport burns nearly 7-acres of land

NEWPORT- A brush fire burned approximately seven-acres of land Sunday morning in Herkimer County, emergency responders say.

Alarms sounded for Newport Fire Department shortly after 11:00 a.m. Sunday. It happened on State Route 28, near a listed address of 1887.

Frankfort Center, Poland and Schuyler Fire Departments provided assistance. When all was said and done, emergency officials said the fire burned nearly 7-acres of land.

Furthermore, it’s reported by fire officials that the blaze was sparked by a landowner burning leaves.

Emergency responders reported no injuries.

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