ALACHUA — Units from Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR), LaCrosse Fire Rescue, and the Florida Forest Service responded Friday night to a large brush fire in a rural area north of Alachua.
The fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. in the vicinity of County Road 241 and County Road 236. When crews arrived, they found approximately five acres of vegetation burning in a location that was difficult to reach.
Three bulldozers from the Florida Forest Service were deployed to assist firefighters in containing the blaze. With their help, the fire was brought under control in just under three hours.
Authorities said no injuries were reported and no structures were threatened during the incident.
ACFR officials are reminding residents to exercise caution when burning outdoors. Before conducting any outdoor burns, citizens are encouraged to visit the Florida Forest Service website to review the state’s regulations and safety guidelines.
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