Fire crews battle brush fire in Punta Gorda

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Fire crews are working to extinguish the flames of a brush fire that began burning Thursday afternoon on Duncan Road, according to Charlotte County officials.

The fire has scorched approximately 100 acres and as of 7 p.m. Thursday. The fire is about 75 percent contained, according to a county spokesperson. One structure is threatened, but firefighters are protecting it.

Crews from the Florida Forest Service, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Power and Light are on scene.

Washington Loop Road is closed, according to a county spokesperson.

Additional crews from the following agencies were also requested:

  • Boca Grande Fire Department
  • DeSoto County
  • Englewood Area Fire Control District
  • Punta Gorda Fire Department
  • Strike teams from Lee County and Sarasota

The circumstances leading up to the fire were unclear.

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