Firefighters were called to battle a house fire near 45th and R Streets about 4:20 p.m.
Smoke from the blaze could be seen for miles Wednesday afternoon. World-Herald photographer Chris Machian said the smoke was clearly visible from 42nd and Center Streets, about three miles north of the house fire at 4423 R St.
It was unknown if the house was occupied at the time of the fire.
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