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Crews battle to knock down brush fire in Largo

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Largo Fire Rescue (LFR) said on Thursday morning crews were on the scene of a brush fire in the wooded area in the 8300 block of Ulmerton Road.

Crews were able to contain and suppress the fire that they responded to at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to LFR. There were no reports of any images or structural damages.

The Florida Division of Forestry is now leading the investigation. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Officials said, “residents in the surrounding area may notice some residual smoke as conditions clear.” Officials advise residents to keep their windows and doors closed until the condition is clear.

WFTS-TV ABC 28 Tampa

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