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Fire crews battle wildland blaze in eastern Fresno County. One structure theatened

Fire crews were battling a wildland fire in Fresno County Tuesday afternoon.

Crews responded to Cobblestone Lane and Thermal Road northeast of the community of Minkler, according to Cal Fire.

Officials said that the fire had grown to 18 acres with one structure threatened.

Air tanker retardant drops were used to help with containment of the blaze.

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