Fire crews control Gold Coast blaze
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Rural fire crews are trying to extinguish a grass fire at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast.
The blaze started about 1pm AEST near a bowls club.
Motorists are being warned about the smoke hazard in the area.
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