Crews respond to brush fire near Gallagher Blvd in Charlotte County

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —

Crews are battling a brush fire burning near Gallagher Boulevard and the Myakka River in Charlotte County Tuesday.

According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire is three acres as of 2:47 p.m.

Gulf Coast News is at the scene and has seen the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte County Public Safety responding.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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