Half-acre wildfire in Ocala extinguished by authorities

No injuries were reported

An advisory was issued to drivers in Marion County due to a 1,130-acre prescribed burn, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. (WKMG)

Crews in Marion County worked to put out a half-acre wildfire on Saturday, according to a Facebook post from Ocala Fire Rescue.

Authorities said the fire occurred in the 3100 block of Northeast 42nd Road and was spreading toward the north and south.

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The fire was extinguished by both Ocala Fire Rescue and Marion County Fire Rescue with 1,000 gallons of water, according to authorities.

No injuries were reported.


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