Event Brief
Agencies battle 850-acre brush fire in North Port
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: North Port Fire Rescue and partners respond to an 850-acre brush fire that grew from 300 acres by 9 p.m. Tuesday.
WHO: North Port Fire Rescue, Florida Forest Service, North Port Police Department, Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department, Englewood Area Fire
WHAT: Multiple agencies respond to a large brush fire burning about 850 acres.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 5:38 AM ET
WHERE: North Port, Fla.
WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.
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