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Fire Breaks out at Graceville Lumber Yard

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By Brett Haskell - email

Firefighters in Graceville responded to a fire at a lumber yard today.

According to the Jackson County Floridan the fire started at rex lumber's around 5:30 this afternoon and first responders were trying to extinguish the blaze four hours later.

Graceville Fire Chief Tommy Dennis said the cause of the fire was still unknown.

There were no injuries, and one firefighter was overcome by heat and was sent home.

Charles Mcrae, one of Rex Lumber's owners, said these types of fires are common in kilns. He said a kiln essentially dries out the wood used in production.

We'll have more details as we receive them.