Big blaze breaks out in Lincoln near 70th and S. Wedgewood Drive

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Several agencies responded to a house fire around 7 Thursday night for reports of a house fire at South Wedgewood Drive near 70th street. The house is also near St. Elizabeth's hospital. We're hearing reports of the possibility of two house involved in the fire.

Northbound lanes of 70th Street are closed at East High School, please avoid that area.

We have a reporter on scene and will continue to update you with any information we receive.

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