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Brush fire in Southwest Florida prompts evacuations

Tampa Bay area crews have joined the fight to put out a brush fire in Southwest Florida that has caused dozens of evacuations.

By: WFTS Digital Staff

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Tampa Bay area crews have joined the fight to put out a brush fire in Southwest Florida.

North Port Fire Rescue joined crews in West Charlotte County Tuesday afternoon.

According to Scripps Station WFTX, the brush fire is about 50% contained and has burned about 60 to 80 acres.

Some residents were asked by deputies to evacuate their homes.