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A fire broke out at the old Star of the West mill in downtown Kent around 9 a.m. Dec. 2, and multiple fire crews with a ladder truck were still battling the flames at midday.
Flames and smoke were visible for miles around. A news helicopter circled above. The iconic silos, which are made of concrete, did not appear to be on fire.
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