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50-acre wildfire in Western Martin County 100 percent contained, officials say

Posted at 9:33 PM, Apr 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-11 23:46:06-04

UPDATE: According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire is 100 percent contained. 

Firefighters will drive control line extinguishing all hot spots near the line, officials said.

EARLIER STORY:

Firefighters are battling a 50-acre wildfire in Western Martin County Tuesday evening, according to the Florida Forest Service. 

Officials says the breakout is heading towards Fox Brown Road. Crews are conducting a structure protection on a barn in the area. 

Martin County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are on the scene. 

Please, check back for updates.