UPDATE: Brush fire on Cayo Costa

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UPDATE: Brush fire on Cayo Costa

By WINK News

Story Created: Apr 16, 2008 at 4:28 PM EST

Story Updated: Apr 17, 2008 at 5:27 PM EST

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - A brush fire is spreading on Cayo Costa.

Authorities believe it was started by a camp fire.

The Division of Forestry says the fire is burning about 30 acres right now.

Red Cross teams have been sent out to assist with the blaze.

Fire crews are getting this fire under control. Equipment had to be brought over on a barge.

No buildings or lives are in danger.

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