Grand Island firefighters battle blaze near highway

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Central Nebraska firefighters were kept busy the day before Thanksgiving.

First responders were called to grass fire near Schimmer Drive on Highway 281 near Grand Island Wednesday afternoon.

Grand Island Fire and Rescue fought the blaze along Grand Island Rural Fire, taking approximately 15 minutes to knock out the fire.

The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.