Hendry County patrol car destroyed by fire

A patrol car destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning. Credit: Clewiston Fire Rescue

A Hendry County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning.

According to Clewiston Fire Rescue, the patrol unit caught fire near Witt Road and was a total loss. The deputy was not injured and a CFR crew quickly brought the fire under control.

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