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Heavy smoke visible from apparent fire in St. George

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Heavy smoke is visible through parts of St. George. According to traffic camera footage, there is heavy smoke visible from a residential area near River Road and Fort Pierce Drive in St. George. At this time, officials have not released any additional details.

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