CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Charlotte County officials are responding to multiple brush fires believed to have been sparked by lightning strikes Sunday evening.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS confirmed to WINK News that crews were working two, possibly three separate brush fires following strong thunderstorms in the area. As of 6 p.m., there is only one brush fire near mile marker 152.
Crews were dispatched around 5 p.m., according to officials, and additional information is expected as firefighters continue working the scene.
Video sent in by Sam Poulin.
At this time, no road closures or evacuations have been announced.
WINK News reporter Hunter Walterman is headed to the scene and working to gather the latest information.
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