SARASOTA, Fla. — Jacaranda Blvd., between Tamiami Trail and Corso Venetia Blvd., has now been reopened following firefighting efforts for a brush fire.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says deputies are helping the Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) and the Department of Forestry respond to a brush fire in the wooded area behind a CVS at 4090 S. Tamiami Trail.
The SCSO reports that this is generating heavy smoke in nearby areas. The public is advised to avoid the area if possible.
The brush fire has been contained, and there are currently no threats to homes or businesses, according to SCSO.
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