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150-acre wildfire under control in Watauga Co.

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — Firefighters in Watauga County monitored a wildfire overnight that burned 150 acres.

The fire is under control, and firefighters said they hope to put it out completely Monday.

Photos from Goblueridge.net show heavy smoke.

Six fire departments worked through the weekend to fight the fire.

They are not sure what caused the fire.