Windmill catches fire in Palm Springs

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A windmill south of the 10 near Palm Springs caught fire on Friday afternoon. Witnesses first spotting the flames around 7 p.m.

By 7:20 p.m. the fire was almost completely out, according to the Desert Sun – who note that there was a traffic hazard reported in the area because several drivers stopped to take photos. 

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