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Okeechobee Co. brush fire destroys home, sheds

Crews battling brush fire in Okeechobee County
Two homes are threatened in Okeechoobee County brush fire
Homes are being evacuated in a section of Okeechobee County because of a brush fire according to the sheriff's office.
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One abandoned home was lost due to a brush fire in Okeechobee County Friday, the Florida Forest Service said.

It began in the area of NE 304 Street and Drum Cemetery Road, the sheriff's office said.

Firefighters were able to save 10 homes however some sheds & vehicles were damaged, officials said.

The fire burned 40 acres.  

Mop up operations were underway by 5:20 p.m. Friday.