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Smoky conditions expected to persist following Yellow Frog Ave fire containment

Smoky conditions expected to persist following Yellow Frog Ave fire containment
Yellow Frog Ave fire
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BROOKESVILLE, Fla. — The Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) has contained a brush fire as of 2:15 p.m. Sunday on Yellow Frog Ave.

According to HCFR, firefighters and crews from the Florida Forest Service, Withlacoochee Forestry Center, have contained the fire to 2 acres.

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While there were no structures damaged and no injuries reported, HCFR says smoke conditions will persist throughout the day.

Officials say forestry rangers will be actively monitoring the situation for the remainder of the day and into the evening.

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