LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — 6:30 p.m. Update:
The Florida Forest Service said the fire is 100% contained.
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Crews will monitor the area for several days, and residents will see smoke.
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The Florida Forest Service said Thursday afternoon that firefighters are battling a brush fire that is threatening nearby structures near Clermont.
The agency said the wildfire, which is of an unknown size, is burning near Laguna Road in Lake County.
Residents are asked to stay clear of the area.
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UPDATE: 5/30/2024 3:00 PM
— FFS Withlacoochee (@FFS_Withlacooch) May 30, 2024
Laguna and John's Lake Rd wildfire. Please advise there are structures in danger we have the Florida Forest Service Helo with a Bambi Bucket in route. You will see smoke in the area. Please stay clear of the area.
Lake County Fire Rescue - Official pic.twitter.com/3Xrtdf2Am1
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