HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. — An area in Highlands County is being evacuated due to a brush fire. Highlands County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said the blaze is burning in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes near Durrance Road and Bluebird Avenue.
The fire has grown to 140 acres and is not contained at this time, per HCFR.
Evacuation boundaries include south of Northern Boulevard, west of Western Boulevard, north of Miller Avenue and both the east and west sides of Henscratch.
HCFR said residents near the impacted area should follow instructions and prepare to leave if directed by officials.
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