Lehigh Acres firefighters put out brush fire threatening a house

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Damage from brush fire in Lehigh Acres (CREDIT: Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue)

Authorities sprung into action when a brush fire broke out, threatening a Lehigh Acres house.

According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a 3.5-acre brush fire broke out on Nova Ave. N and Nora Ave. N in Lehigh Acres.

Firefighters worked decisively and diligently to protect the house while simultaneously trying to control the flames.

The brush fire was put out, but crews remained at the scene taking care of any potential hot spots. The home nearby remains untouched by the flames and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has the road blocked off.

With the cold weather and dry season upon us, Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue said fires spring up easily.

“It is getting to be where its getting very cold this weekend, that’s going to dry out a lot of brush and debris that’s around here. It’s really important for people to start to be fire-wise in our neighborhoods,” said Katie Heck with Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue.

Investigators are still working to find the cause of the fire.

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