Firefighters have so far prevented a home and trailer from going up in flames from a brush fire in Martin County Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The fire began off Wild Turkey Lane and is being fought by the forest service and Martin County Fire Rescue.
#MartinCounty Wild Turkey Lane wildfire. Final Update tonight. 15 acres 80% contained. A home, trailer, and 2 barns saved by firefighters. pic.twitter.com/qdiIcdTPBa
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) April 3, 2017
#MartinCounty Wild Turkey Lane. Dead tree was struck by lightning yesterday. It fell on forest floor igniting the dead grass on fire today pic.twitter.com/yd13R4Hg4k
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) April 3, 2017
The Florida Forest Service said it is using four firefighting bulldozers and an engine to battle the 15-acre blaze that was 100 percent contained as of 8:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Martin County Fire Rescue is using one engine, three brush trucks and four tankers to fight the blaze.
Strong winds and thick vegetation are causing problems for first responders. Wind gust of 25 m.p.h. are expected Tuesday and it has the potential for allowing the fire to spread.
Firefighters got a head start on containment efforts and reinforced the fire lines put in Monday.
#MartinCounty Wild Turkey Lane wildfire - gusty winds & fences have been challenges for firefighters. Hot ash stirred by winds spread fire pic.twitter.com/aiZlw1FMhg
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) April 3, 2017
#MartinCounty wildfire off Wild Turkey lane. Fire burning up to containment line established by State Firefighting bulldozers. pic.twitter.com/4oeYE3VtQH
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) April 3, 2017
