Charlotte County brush fire 75 percent contained

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. A 320-acre brush fire ignited Wednesday afternoon near 25835 Prada Drive, Charlotte County Fire spokeswoman Dee Hawkins-Garland said.

Zemel Road from U.S. 41 to Burnt Store Road is shut down, fire officials said.

The blaze is currently 75 percent contained and poses no threat to nearby homes.

No injuries were reported.

A lightning strike caused the blaze, Hawkins-Garland said.

A WINK News crew is on scene:

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