EGMONT KEY, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said multiple agencies, including the FWC, are working to extinguish a forest fire on Egmont Key.
The FWC worked with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Pinellas County, Manatee County, Hillsborough County, U.S. Coast Guard, Tierra Verde Fire District, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Eckerd College Search and Rescue, and Great Lakes Dredging to put out about 30-35 acres of the 270-acre island that burned throughout Sunday and Monday. The fire is 80-90% contained at this time.
The FWC was notified of the fire at around 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Six people were evacuated. However, no one is hurt.
No structures have been damaged as well.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
The island is closed until further notice.
