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Firefighters continue to battle large fire near Fellsmere

Sunday is day 3 of the blaze
Firefighters are on day 3 of battling a fire burning near Fellsmere. The blaze is estimated to have burned over 1,200 acres.
Firefighters are on day 3 of battling a fire burning near Fellsmere. The blaze is estimated to have burned over 1,200 acres.
Posted at 12:37 PM, Jul 24, 2022
and last updated 2022-07-24 12:37:32-04

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — Firefighters are on day 3 of battling a fire burning near Fellsmere.

The blaze is estimated to have burned over 1,200 acres.

Crews are working to contain the fire at the power lines.

Firefighters are on day 3 of battling a fire burning near Fellsmere. The blaze is estimated to have burned over 1,200 acres.

According to Fellsmere police, the current focus of their fire fighting efforts is where 113th Street intersects with power lines.

A steady wind from the east is expected throughout the day.

Indian River County Fire Rescue is assisting.

According to Florida Forest Service the fire is 95% contained and there is no threat or hazards to people or property.