SR-82 in Lehigh Acres reopens after brush fire

SR-82 in Lehigh Acres has reopened after being closed Wednesday afternoon for a brush fire.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office closed the road between Griffin Drive and Gateway Boulevard around 5 p.m.

The fire burned around 20 acres and threatened some homes in the area of Ray Avenue.

As of about 7:15 p.m., the fire was 100% contained, according to Lehigh Fire.

Updated size: 20 acres total, approx 75% contained. Multiple agencies are assisting with this fire. pic.twitter.com/2T0NFm7bnl

— Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District (@LehighAcresFD) May 13, 2020

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