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Charlotte County Fire Department monitoring confirmed wildfire near Myakka River

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Fire Department has confirmed sometime after 1:00 p.m., a wildfire started near Tippecanoe Bay, towards the mouth of the Myakka River.

The Florida Forest Service is working to put a line around the wildfire. The Charlotte County Fire Department is also currently monitoring the situation.

As of 5:15 p.m. - 15 Acres, 60% Containment

UPDATE 5:10 P.M. — 25 acres at 95% containment.

This is ongoing — check back here with Fox 4 for the latest real-time updates on the wildfire.