Brush fire burns near Alico Road in San Carlos Park

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — Firefighters are battling a brush fire along Alico Road.

San Carlos Park Fire & Rescue says the fire is burning about 8 acres in a wooded area just north of Esplanade Lake Club Blvd and west of Alico Road. The fire is 2% contained at this time.

Brush trucks have reached the fire and additional crews are now on scene. Officials say no structures are currently threatened.

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