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Large field fire burns 115 acres in Jefferson County

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UPDATE: 4:45 P.M.

Fire crews on the scene tell News 3 the fire burned 115 acres this afternoon. The soybeans in the field had just been harvested this morning. 

It took crews about 3 hours to extinguish the fire and no structures were damaged. 

ORIGINAL STORY

JEFFERSON COUNTY (WSIL) -- Multiple fire departments are battling a field fire in Jefferson County. 

The fire is south of Mt. Vernon, near the McClellan Grade School. According to , more than 10 departments were called to assist on the fire. 

Video and pictures from viewers show a large amount of smoke filling the skies. 

News 3 has a crew on the way to the scene. Stay with us for updates. 

Courtesy: Hillary Cope