Brush fire in Sarasota County shuts down parts of Jacaranda Boulevard, sheriff's office says

Crews battle brush fire in District Twp.

It's one of several outdoor fires in the county in recent days.

Brush Fire Causes Road Closure In Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. – Emergency crews are currently battling a brush fire that ignited in the wooded area behind the CVS Pharmacy around 4 p.m. Saturday near 4090 S. Tamiami Trail. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Sarasota County Fire Department and the Department of Forestry in their efforts to contain the blaze. Heavy smoke […] Brush Fire Causes Road Closure In Sarasota

Heavy smoke to linger following brush fire in Sarasota, roadway reopened

Jacaranda Blvd., between Tamiami Trail and Corso Venetia Blvd., has now been reopened following firefighting efforts for a brush fire.The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says deputies are helping the Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) and the Department of Forestry respond to a brush fire in the wooded area behind a CVS at 4090 S. Tamiami Trail.The SCSO reports that this is generating heavy smoke in nearby areas. The public is advise…

Brush fire in Sarasota County shuts down parts of Jacaranda Boulevard, sheriff's office says

An active brush fire shut down parts of Jacaranda Boulevard Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.