DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Congress Avenue has reopened following a 10-acre brush fire near Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach.
Crews battled the fire for nearly two and a half hours, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Congress Avenue was closed in both directions between Linton Boulevard and 10th Street while crews battled the fire.
According to officials, the fire occurred on the east side of Congress Avenue.
No one was injured in the blaze.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
This developing story will be updated when more information becomes available.
Congress Avenue is closed in both directions between Linton Boulevard and 10th as DBFR and @PBCFR fight a brush fire on the east side of Congress. Drivers should avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/HzYrhZxM1i
— Delray Beach Fire Rescue (@DelrayBeachFire) May 4, 2021
It took DBFR and @PBCFR firefighters nearly two and a half hours to put out the 10-acre brush fire just north of Linton Boulevard on Congress Avenue Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured in the blaze, the cause of which is unknown. Congress will reopen to traffic shortly. pic.twitter.com/qCDIj24jF5
— Delray Beach Fire Rescue (@DelrayBeachFire) May 4, 2021
