LEE COUNTY, Fla. — South Trail Fire Department has confirmed a large brush fire located on I-75 East of Daniels and Rickenbacker.
The fire is causing traffic back-ups.
The South Trail Fire Rescue says the fire is under control at this time and burned a quarter acre.
Traffic delayed along I-75 due to brush fire
Chief Jason Dysarczyk with South Trail Fire said they are creating a fire line to make sure the fire stays contained.
Chief Dysarczyk said the fire was in a wooded area and moderate pine and dry brush is what fueled the fire.
Drivers are being encouraged to seek an alternate route for the time being.
