Fire crews are battling a brush fire near Gish Lane in North Fort Myers on Tuesday afternoon.
North Fort Myers Fire District said the fire off Boagart Drive and Gish Lane near Suncoast Estates is at 12 acres as of 2:40 p.m.
Fire crews began battling the blaze around 12:45 p.m. and later requested a strike team, who are now also assisting.
North Fort Myers Fire said the fire is back in the woods, and no structures are currently threatened.
Gulf Coast News has a crew en route to the scene.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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