Victims of Balch Springs fire return to their homes 2 days later
It's been two days since the devastating grass fire that spread and destroyed a dozen homes in Balch Springs.
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It's been two days since the devastating grass fire that spread and destroyed a dozen homes in Balch Springs.
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