Multiple fire crews battled a large fire at a Quad Cities livestock facility. According to NBC affiliate KQWC, crews responded to the Rock Island Livestock Auction just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
They found the fire had spread throughout the buildings and barns, encompassing about 200 yards of land — the size of two football fields.
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As of Sunday morning, Rock Island firefighters were monitoring hay that was still burning. The cause is under investigation.