Brush fire shuts down US 17 in both directions in Charlotte County

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said US-17 is shutdown in both directions at Bryan Way in Punta Gorda, near Washington Loop Road due to a brush fire.

The Sheriff's Office said the brush fire smoke has caused it to be difficult to see the road.

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