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Posted: Fri 8:09 AM, Nov 30, 2012

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Updated: Fri 12:50 PM, Nov 30, 2012

Burning Pile Of Trash Closes Topeka Boulevard

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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- A smoldering pile of trash caused traffic problems near Topeka's Forbes Field Friday morning.

The burning waste was dumped from a garbage truck that was transporting the material.

Northbound lanes of Topeka Boulevard were closed at University Boulevard as crews extinguished the fire, and cleaned up debris.

A cause of the fire wasn't clear Friday morning.

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