Brush fire prompts road closure in Port Charlotte

Photo via Brian Gleason/Charlotte County

A brush fire that began burning Wednesday afternoon prompted Ormond Street to close, according to Charlotte County officials.

The approximately three-acre fire started around 3:30 p.m., according to Charlotte County officials. It has been contained and no injuries were reported.

A Florida Forest Service brush tractor, crews and five engines are working to extinguish the flames of the fire.

It’s unclear how the fire started.

Trust WINK News to provide more information as details become available.

Photo via Brian Gleason/Charlotte County

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