Permitted burn at golf course contained after spot fires

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Hernando County Fire Rescue contained a brush fire at Oak Hills Golf Course in Spring Hill after a permitted burn escaped.

WHO: Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR); Florida Forest Service contractor (Withlacoochee Forestry Center, Air Curtain Incinerator)

WHAT: A permitted burn escaped and ignited a large brush pile, causing spot fires that crews extinguished.

WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET

WHERE: Oak Hills Golf Course, Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida

WHY: The permitted burn got out of control and ignited a large brush pile, leading to spot fires.

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