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Area fire gets out of control in Bryan County

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BRYAN CO., GA (WTOC) -

A brush fire that that began off of Highway 119 Feb. 11 was burning dangerously close to homes and the Bryan Co. High School in Pembroke.

According to neighbors, the fire got out of the control instantly.

"The fire was at a distance and within five minutes it made it to my fence line. I got all the kids inside and the smoke covered my whole front yard in white smoke," said Jennifer Cannon, a resident of Pembroke.

Neighbors drained their pools to keep their yards wet.

Firefighters were quick to respond and within about an hour had the fire under control.

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