Fire erupts at SalusCare facility in south Fort Myers

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

Crews responded to a fire that broke out at the SalusCare facility along Deer Run Farms Road in Lee County.

According to the South Trail Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, fire sprinklers were activated to hold it in the area of origin. Fire officials said the fire is out, but there's smoke and water damage to the facility.

No injuries were reported, and facility workers initiated evacuations before firefighters arrived, according to South Trail Fire.

The fire marshal/fire investigator is investigating the incident.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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