Waller County Fire: Firefighter burned while battling wildfire

One firefighter was burned while battling a wildfire in Waller County on Tuesday afternoon. 

Officials said the fire sparked up near FM 362 and Mayer Road. 

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Numerous agencies in the area responded to help battle the fire and put out the blaze. 

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The firefighter was airlifted to the hospital with burns to the hands and legs. 

The cause of the fire is unknown. 

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