Brush fire in Bonita Springs grows, splits in two

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Credit: Betsy Matthews

A fire that sparked in Bonita Springs on Saturday continues to burn on Sunday.

Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District confirmed to WINK News that they are working to contain a 120-acre brush fire. This is happening near the intersection of Vincent road and Sand Road.

The fire split in two on Saturday, and another fire is occupying an area near Tower Road. Bonita Springs Fire requested additional units due to the dry weather conditions.

On Sunday, Bonita Springs Fire said firefighters were fighting throughout the night and are working to extinguish any hotspots.

Firefighters will be on scene until the fire is extinguished. They say they currently have control over the fire.

For now, no homes are in danger.

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