A brush fire burning on US-41 near the Lee County-Charlotte County line has grown to 60 acres, with 50% containment.According to Charlotte County Fire & EMS, firefighters were dispatched at 3 p.m. to a reported fire on US-41 and Zemel Road. Crews are working to put out the fire, and are working alongside the Cape Coral Fire Department and the Florida Forest Service.Charlotte County Fire & EMS says that there are no structures in danger and no injuries at this time. FFS reports 50% containment.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —
A brush fire burning on US-41 near the Lee County-Charlotte County line has grown to 60 acres, with 50% containment.
According to Charlotte County Fire & EMS, firefighters were dispatched at 3 p.m. to a reported fire on US-41 and Zemel Road. Crews are working to put out the fire, and are working alongside the Cape Coral Fire Department and the Florida Forest Service.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS says that there are no structures in danger and no injuries at this time. FFS reports 50% containment.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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