Mulch fire sparks again at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers

A fire sparked early Friday at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers. (Credit: WINK News)

Firefighters have contained a mulch fire that flared up early Friday at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers.

Flames and smoke were visible for a couple of hours at the facility, which is near southbound I-75 and just north of Bayshore Road. No road closures were reported with this flare-up.

This is the third time this week a fire has been reported at the facility.

Trust WINK News for updates.

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