CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Forest Service says crews were battling a brush fire in Charlotte County on Thursday evening.
According to the Forrest Service website, the fire is 100% contained.
6:15 Update:
6:15pm Port Charlotte Brush Fire Update
Click here to see a live look at the fire:
Charlotte County Brush Fire
It was burning in the Gulf Cove community near the intersection of El Salvador Rd and Stone St.
The Florida Forest Service says 7 buildings were threatened.
Watch below to see viewer video from Kailyn Rivera:
kailyn rivera fire video 2.mp4
Here are the details as of 5 pm:
- 12 acres were burning
- 30% of the fire was contained
- Crews were battling it with 3 bulldozers and a Charlotte County helicopter was dropping water on the flames
The largest concern for crews was containing it with the heavy winds in the area.
