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Train catches fire in Osage County

Published February 9, 2016 12:41 PM

Crews responded to a locomotive fire that ruined the rear end of the train in Osage County Tuesday morning.

Officials with the Osage County Fire Protection District say a Union Pacific coal train caught fire around 8 a.m. as it was heading through Jefferson City.

The Linn Fire Department asked Osage County for help putting out the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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