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Grass fire closes U.S. 183
UPDATE 8 p.m. Fire officials said around five acres burned and the cause was accidental.
A grass fire on Ed Bluestein Drive (U.S. 183) near Techni Center Drive has caused the shutdown of the highway.
An Austin fire official said the fire was not threatening any buildings in the area and that no buildings have been evacuated. The fire was contained about 7:20 p.m.
No injuries have been reported.
Ed Bluestein remains closed until fire officials have cleared the scene.
