Fire breaks out in Charlotte County park

Writer: Paul Dolan
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Fire in Charlotte County. CREDIT: WINK News

Authorities have contained a fire in Charlotte County that reached nearly 10 acres in size.

According to the Florida Forest Service, authorities contained the nine-acre brush fire at 95% by Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

The fire broke out at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park near Grove City.

Myakka River crews responded to the scene, and the fire has since been extinguished.

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