A wildfire that began on the west side of I-95 in St. Lucie County Tuesday afternoon is 100% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The forest service said west winds pushed the fire toward the interstate at mile marker 126 north of Midway Road.
#StLucieCounty #wildfire west of I95 100% contained at 16:44pm. Firefighting bulldozer encircled the entire perimeter of removing fuel stepping forward spread. pic.twitter.com/Iq0Pwfc7GR
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) July 23, 2019
The Florida Forest Service as well as St. Lucie Fire District crews were called to the scene and the Florida Highway Patrol monitored roads to make sure there were no problems for drivers.
#StLucieCounty #wildfire west of I95 is approximately 2 acres in thick vegetation (fuel) with moderate rate of spread. At this time, there are no threats or hazards. @FHP is on scene monitoring any smoke impacts to I95. pic.twitter.com/6yd76mGr04
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) July 23, 2019
.@FFS_Okeechobee and @StLucieFireDist watching 2 acre brushfire west of 95 at Midway. Right now no lane closures. Wind blowing slight haze over highway. @WPTV pic.twitter.com/LGfQANFucN
— Jon Shainman (@JonShainman) July 23, 2019
