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Published September 10, 2012, 10:30 AM

BNSF will cut grass along track in town

BELFIELD, N.D. (AP) — Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will cut overgrown grass and weeds along its track after officials in the western North Dakota city of Belfield complained that the vegetation is creating a fire danger.

By: Associated Press, The Jamestown Sun

BELFIELD, N.D. (AP) — Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will cut overgrown grass and weeds along its track after officials in the western North Dakota city of Belfield complained that the vegetation is creating a fire danger.

The Dickinson Press reported that Belfield City Auditor Cindy Ewoniuk mailed a letter to BNSF’s property tax department in Fort Worth, Texas, a month ago after people living near the tracks complained.

Ewoniuk said the weeds and tall grass are not attractive, and sparks from passing trains could cause a fire.

BNSF official Amy McBeth has contacted an area railroad official, who notified the city the foliage will be cut.

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