Lake County Fire Rescue Has Wildfire 75% Contained In Clermont, Says It is Arson Related
Submitted by News Desk 2 on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 10:50
Clermont, Fla. -
A Brush fire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in Clermont is about 75% contained following a temporary closure of SR 50 near county road 561.
The Florida Forest Service has said the fire is arson related but would not give more details.
So far the fire has not caused any damage to homes or businesses. Firefighters expect to gain full control of the fire today once the expected rains move in.